Stamping Die Design Engineer

Meritec is seeking talented team players in our Painesville, Ohio facility who are committed to pushing the boundaries of interconnect technology performance and innovation. Join us and connect your career to the future.  

Meritec is seeking a detail-oriented Stamping Die Design Engineer to design and develop high-precision progressive dies, fixtures, and tooling for the production of connector contacts and related components. This role focuses on precision die design, documentation, and fixture development, supporting Meritec's high-performance connector manufacturing operations.

Essential Responsibilities

• Design and develop progressive stamping dies and fixtures for connector contacts and components.

• Create detailed 2D/3D designs using SolidWorks or similar CAD tools.

• Work with Minster 210 and 215 presses running modular dies.

• Document designs, revisions, and die requirements accurately.

• Collaborate with tooling and production teams during builds and trials.

• Conduct troubleshooting and improvement of die and fixture performance.

• Provide process support where applicable to optimize manufacturability.

Qualifications and Requirements

• BS in Mechanical Engineering or related field.

• 3+ years in tooling or die design, preferably for connectors, contacts, or small precision stampings.

• Connector or precision electrical component experience required.

• Proficiency in SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or similar design tools.

• Strong understanding of GD&T, tolerancing, and copper alloys used in precision stamping.

• Knowledge of tool steels, heat treatment, and high-speed progressive tooling.

• Excellent documentation, analytical, and collaboration skills.

• Experience with fixture design and root-cause problem-solving for tooling issues.

• Ability to work independently while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

• Exposure to knowledge transfer and standardization of die design processes.

Physical Requirements

•  Ability to remain in a stationary position (sitting or standing) for extended periods, up to 8 hours per workday.

• Frequent use of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, calculator, and office equipment.

• Ability to move about inside the office and occasionally in a manufacturing or warehouse environment.

• Occasionally required to reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, climb stairs, or crouch to access files, equipment, or supplies.

• Must be able to lift, carry, or move objects up to 20 pounds occasionally (e.g., files, binders, or office supplies).

• Ability to communicate effectively in verbal and written form, including close vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability   to adjust focus as required for computer use and reviewing printed materials.

• Position may occasionally require use of appropriate PPE (e.g., safety glasses, footwear) when entering production areas.

Benefits

• Healthcare benefits

• Fully paid life insurance

• Health Savings Account with company contribution

• 401(k) employer match

• On-Site Fitness Center

• Paid Vacation and Paid Holidays

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Growth and Development Opportunities

• Positive culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion

U.S. Export Control Compliance Notice: This position may require access to information subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). To comply with U.S. export control laws, only U.S. persons as defined by these regulations may be eligible for such access. A "U.S. person" includes a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident.

Applicants who do not currently meet the definition of a U.S. person may still be considered for positions that do not require such access, or if export authorization can be obtained as required by law.

Meritec (a Qnnect Company's) is a well-established, growth-oriented, signal integrity leader and preferred vertically integrated manufacturer of high-performance electrical and electronic interconnect embedded systems and connectors with over fifty-years of innovation, serving world-wide markets with cost-effective solutions.

Qnnect and its affiliated companies are affirmative action/equal opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, work related mental or physical disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.