GROMAX Precision Die & Manufacturing
Senior Progressive Die Tooling Designer & Technical Leader
GROMAX Precision Die & Manufacturing, Germantown, Wisconsin, United States
Location: Germantown, WI (Onsite)
Compensation: $80,000–$120,000+
U.S. Citizenship Required (ITAR)
Senior Progressive Die Designer Gromax Precision is hiring a Senior Progressive Die Designer with the rare opportunity to step into technical leadership, join the senior management team, and position yourself for long‑term equity and ownership participation.
We are a stable, 50‑year family‑owned tooling company preparing for several senior technical retirements. We are looking for the next technical leader who will shape the future of our engineering and tooling capabilities.
If you are an experienced progressive die designer who wants more influence, more variety, and a meaningful ownership track, this is a unique opportunity.
Why This Role Is a Rare Opportunity
Equity, stock options, and long‑term ownership potential
Immediate role on the senior management team
Lead progressive die design and mentor others
Mix of design, quoting, customer interaction, and leadership
Succession opportunity as multiple senior experts retire in coming years
This role is ideal for someone who loves progressive dies but wants broader responsibility than pure CAD work.
What You’ll Do
Lead the design of progressive stamping dies from concept through completion
Develop strip layouts, forming stations, sequencing, and die construction details
Collaborate closely with toolmakers during build, tryout, and troubleshooting
Support quoting with early design concepts and technical input
Join customer engineering calls to discuss feasibility and requirements
Mentor designers and improve engineering standards and processes
Participate in long‑term engineering and leadership planning
Grow into Lead Designer, Engineering Manager, or Director of Engineering (depending on interest and capability)
What We’re Looking For Required
8+ years of progressive stamping die design experience
Strong proficiency in SolidWorks
Ability to produce strip layouts and develop station sequencing
Mechanical creativity and strong problem‑solving skills
Software Flexibility Experience in any of the following is welcome:
Quoting or cost estimating experience
Mentoring or leadership potential
12‑Month Success Snapshot
Lead the design of 6–12 progressive dies
Support quoting activities with technical insight
Build strong working relationships with toolroom, pressroom, and production teams
Participate in customer engineering discussions
Begin mentoring designers or support staff
Contribute to engineering standards and decision‑making
Demonstrate alignment with long‑term leadership and ownership track
Why Join Gromax Precision
Real equity and ownership pathway
Immediate senior management team involvement
Culture rooted in craftsmanship, integrity, and respect
Diverse work across aerospace, defense, medical, and electrical industries
Minimal bureaucracy and high autonomy
Long‑term growth tied to upcoming retirements
Competitive compensation and relocation assistance available
How to Apply Apply directly through LinkedIn and include a brief note answering: “What interests you about the opportunity and ownership track at Gromax Precision?”
You may also contact us confidentially to discuss the role further.
Job Details
Seniority level:
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type:
Full‑time
Job function:
Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology
Industry:
Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
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Compensation: $80,000–$120,000+
U.S. Citizenship Required (ITAR)
Senior Progressive Die Designer Gromax Precision is hiring a Senior Progressive Die Designer with the rare opportunity to step into technical leadership, join the senior management team, and position yourself for long‑term equity and ownership participation.
We are a stable, 50‑year family‑owned tooling company preparing for several senior technical retirements. We are looking for the next technical leader who will shape the future of our engineering and tooling capabilities.
If you are an experienced progressive die designer who wants more influence, more variety, and a meaningful ownership track, this is a unique opportunity.
Why This Role Is a Rare Opportunity
Equity, stock options, and long‑term ownership potential
Immediate role on the senior management team
Lead progressive die design and mentor others
Mix of design, quoting, customer interaction, and leadership
Succession opportunity as multiple senior experts retire in coming years
This role is ideal for someone who loves progressive dies but wants broader responsibility than pure CAD work.
What You’ll Do
Lead the design of progressive stamping dies from concept through completion
Develop strip layouts, forming stations, sequencing, and die construction details
Collaborate closely with toolmakers during build, tryout, and troubleshooting
Support quoting with early design concepts and technical input
Join customer engineering calls to discuss feasibility and requirements
Mentor designers and improve engineering standards and processes
Participate in long‑term engineering and leadership planning
Grow into Lead Designer, Engineering Manager, or Director of Engineering (depending on interest and capability)
What We’re Looking For Required
8+ years of progressive stamping die design experience
Strong proficiency in SolidWorks
Ability to produce strip layouts and develop station sequencing
Mechanical creativity and strong problem‑solving skills
Software Flexibility Experience in any of the following is welcome:
Quoting or cost estimating experience
Mentoring or leadership potential
12‑Month Success Snapshot
Lead the design of 6–12 progressive dies
Support quoting activities with technical insight
Build strong working relationships with toolroom, pressroom, and production teams
Participate in customer engineering discussions
Begin mentoring designers or support staff
Contribute to engineering standards and decision‑making
Demonstrate alignment with long‑term leadership and ownership track
Why Join Gromax Precision
Real equity and ownership pathway
Immediate senior management team involvement
Culture rooted in craftsmanship, integrity, and respect
Diverse work across aerospace, defense, medical, and electrical industries
Minimal bureaucracy and high autonomy
Long‑term growth tied to upcoming retirements
Competitive compensation and relocation assistance available
How to Apply Apply directly through LinkedIn and include a brief note answering: “What interests you about the opportunity and ownership track at Gromax Precision?”
You may also contact us confidentially to discuss the role further.
Job Details
Seniority level:
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type:
Full‑time
Job function:
Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology
Industry:
Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
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