Press Tooling Engineer

Posted:
4/8/2026, 2:31:22 AM

Location(s):
South Carolina, United States ⋅ Piedmont, South Carolina, United States

Experience Level(s):
Expert or higher ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Mechanical Engineering

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What we offer:

At Magna, you can expect an engaging and dynamic environment where you can help to develop industry-leading automotive technologies. We invest in our employees, providing them with the support and resources they need to succeed. As a member of our global team, you can expect exciting, varied responsibilities as well as a wide range of development prospects. Because we believe that your career path should be as unique as you are.

Group Summary:

Cosma provides a comprehensive range of body, chassis and engineering solutions to global customers. Through our robust product engineering, outstanding tooling capabilities and diverse process expertise, we continue to bring lightweight and innovative products to market.

Job Responsibilities:

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITIONS:  

  • Lead die process, design reviews, and buy‑offs with die shops and CDT in line with agreed timelines
  • Maintain accurate, timely control of all die and panel documentation in the project server
  • Monitor die shop progress, communicate status to Module Leads, and escalate deviations per protocol
  • Plan, conduct, and drive actions from TTF reviews, die/panel buy‑offs, and customer pre‑series visits
  • Coordinate automation readiness, HLC activities, T1–T3 builds, and buy‑off requirements with tool shops and Drive
  • Support productionization and commissioning of dies, including dimensional, thinning, surface, and homeline readiness
  • Remain accountable for all assigned tooling activities through final buy‑off by Press Production and OEM customer

POSITION REQUIREMENTS 

EDUCATION: 

  • Bachelor's degree in a technical related discipline or 10 years related automotive tooling/die engineering experience
  • 4-year Tooling apprenticeship and/or Journeyman certification

WORK EXPERIENCE / TECHNICAL TRAINING: 

  • Must have an understanding in the following areas, die / die process and metal stamping process.
  • Must demonstrate experience in the planning and construction of medium and large sheet metal dies.
  • Must have a sophisticated understanding of automation, dies, equipment and metal technology as it relates to the automotive industry within a press shop.
  • Experience with Class A stamping and large sheet metal dies a plus.

WHY WORK HERE?

  • Health Insurance (includes telemedicine, FSA, HSA, and other benefits)
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • 401(k) with match
  • Employee Profit Sharing Plan
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Referral Program - Up to $1,000 per hired referral
  • Onsite cafeteria with multiple fresh-cooked options and salad bar, and fully stocked breakrooms throughout plant
  • Annual events (Summer cookout, Christmas party, etc.)
  • Onsite Nurses' office
  • Onsite Mother's room

Pay range: $65,000 - $90,000 annual salary

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Awareness, Unity, Empowerment:

At Magna, we believe that a diverse workforce is critical to our success. That’s why we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We hire on the basis of experience and qualifications, and in consideration of job requirements, regardless of, in particular, color, ancestry, religion, gender, origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity. Magna takes the privacy of your personal information seriously. We discourage you from sending applications via email or traditional mail to comply with GDPR requirements and your local Data Privacy Law.

AI-Assisted Screening Disclosure

As part of our commitment to a fair, consistent, and efficient recruitment process, we may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in the initial screening of applications submitted through our Workday system. These tools help identify qualifications and experience that align with the role requirements. Please note that AI is used solely to support our recruiters. Final decisions are always made by the hiring manager and the hiring team. Importantly, no applicant data is shared externally through these AI tools. All information remains securely within our systems and is handled in accordance with our privacy and data protection policies.

Under conditions defined by applicable law, you may have the right to request an explanation of how AI is used to support decision-making.

If you have any questions or concerns about this process, feel free to contact our Talent Attraction team.

Worker Type:

Regular / Permanent

Group:

Cosma International