Tooling & Die Engineer

Overview

Wieland - Creating Value for Generations!

Wieland is a global leader in copper and copper alloy manufacturing, processing, and distribution. We provide a large product and service portfolio including power, automotive, ammunition, coinage, construction materials, refrigeration, electronics and many other industries. To us, metal is more than material.

Wieland's Cultural Values

Wieland’s culture is what makes for a fun and rewarding place to work! As a company, we benefit daily from our employees' knowledge and abilities. With our cultural vision, we place our core values at the heart of everything we do: safety, ambition, optimism, reliability, ownership, diversity, & respect.

Wieland is hiring a Tooling & Die Engineer. The Tooling & Die Engineer will be responsible for technical oversight for all tooling and die-related activities supporting press operations. Responsible for tooling design, optimization, troubleshooting, quality improvement, and continuous enhancement of manufacturing processes to support safe operations, customer satisfaction, production efficiency, and business growth. This role is located in Buffalo, NY and will be fully on-site.

Hours:  Split Shift (6am-4pm/4pm-2am) 

Base Salary Range: $77,000-$90,000

May be eligible for a variable compensation plan bonus based upon company performance within fiscal year cycle.  

At Wieland, we recognize that attracting the best talent is key to our strategy and success as a company. As a result, our ranges reflect our good faith estimate to pay fairly. The final pay offered to a successful candidate will be based upon various factors unique to each individual that may include but are not limited to years of experience, industry knowledge, technical skills, education, qualifications, etc. 

Responsibilities

Tooling & Die Engineer Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, modify, and optimize tooling, dies, fixtures, and press set-ups to support safe, efficient, and cost-effective manufacturing operations.
• Troubleshoot and resolve tooling, die, equipment, and process-related issues that impact safety, quality, productivity, scrap rates, or machine uptime.
• Analyze tooling performance and implement design improvements to increase tool life, improve part consistency, reduce downtime, and lower manufacturing costs.
• Collaborate closely with Operations, Quality, Maintenance, Production Planning, and Engineering teams to ensure tooling designs support production requirements and customer expectations. This includes any design element collaboration with East Alton tooling designers.
• Lead root cause investigations related to product defects, dimensional issues, tooling failures, scrap, and process variation, implementing permanent corrective and preventive actions.
• Support new product introductions, customer requirements, and process changes through tooling design, development, validation, and production launch activities.
• Coordinate die tryouts, production trials, capability studies, sample submissions, and process validations to ensure tooling meets operational and customer requirements.
• Develop and maintain tooling standards, engineering drawings, specifications, setup documentation, and revision controls to ensure accurate and repeatable manufacturing processes.
• Review manufacturing processes and tooling designs for manufacturability, quality, safety, reliability, and efficiency improvements.
• Monitor tooling performance metrics, including tool life, quality performance, maintenance requirements, downtime, and operating costs, and recommend improvement opportunities.
• Provide technical guidance and training to production personnel, setup technicians, and maintenance teams on tooling operation, troubleshooting, and best practices.
• Support preventive and predictive maintenance programs by identifying tooling wear patterns and recommending refurbishment, replacement, or redesign strategies.
• Ensure all tooling designs comply with customer specifications, engineering standards, product quality requirements, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives focused on quality enhancement, process stability, waste reduction, productivity improvement, and operational excellence.
• Collaborate with suppliers and external toolmakers regarding tooling design, fabrication, modifications, repairs, and performance improvement activities.
• Oversee departmental engineering projects including machine installation, equipment modifications, process improvements, capital projects, and decommissioning activities.
• Support quality management system requirements including APQP, PPAP, FMEA, Control Plans, corrective actions, and customer quality initiatives where applicable.
• Drive operational excellence by aligning tooling design and performance with production throughput, quality objectives, cost targets, and customer delivery expectations.
• Properly manage inventory and inventory tracking.

Tooling & Die Engineer Qualifications:

• Participate in continuous improvement of ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 50001, 9001, IATF 16949 programs and procedures though active participation in the near miss program.
• Handles containerizing and labeling universal wastes including batteries and lamps, as well as spent aerosol cans (HW).
• BS Degree- Mechanical Engineering or Technical Areal
• 10 years in stamping environment. AutoCAD proficiency and design background preferred.

Qualifications

Joining Wieland’s team gives you…

• Benefits - Including Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life & more!
• Retirement Savings - 401(k) contribution + match.
• Work/Life Balance - Paid Vacation & Holidays.
• Growth Opportunities - We have over 9,000+ employees worldwide and 40+ locations in North America alone. Growth opportunities are limitless!
• Wellness Programs – Wieland encourages participation in our unique and personalized approach to wellness, where you are eligible to earn healthcare premium discounts as well as HSA employer contributions based on your status within the program.
• Sustainability- Wieland continues to break ground with eco-friendly solutions and push the barrier in sustainability for future generations.

Wieland is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive environment for all employees.   Come join Wieland today and help us continue to build a global corporation we are all proud to belong to.