About Metalsa We are a integral company with 65+ years of experience in the automotive industry. We manufacture safe and sustainable products for people around the world. We are working for a better future where we enrich communities every day by being committed to people, innovation and our planet. If you have what it takes to accelerate Metalsa's vision on future mobility, we want you to join the team For more information visit: metalsa.com Mission We are looking for a Tooling Design Specialist to join our Tooling Design team in Apodaca. You will be the technical authority who reviews, audits and approves forming tool designs before they reach the shop floor, making sure every die is manufacturable, robust and cost efficient. When a supplier says something can't be done, you will be the one who shows how it can. Responsibilities
• Review, audit and approve all tooling designs, catching issues that could affect production before tools go to fabrication.
• Work with tooling suppliers on design feedback and technical solutions for stamping, hot forming, roll forming, tube bending and hydroforming tools.
• Run audits at the plant and align plant teams on tooling requirements.
• Take part in tooling procurement, validating specifications and approving designs before fabrication.
• Apply the Global Die Construction Standard (GDCS) and feed lessons learned back into it.
• Partner with product and process engineering to optimize part geometry, supporting VAVE and tooling cost reduction.
• Run simulations, virtual validations or prototype trials to confirm tools meet process requirements.
• Support the shop floor and tool maintenance teams with troubleshooting and adjustments.
• Analyze tool performance data and propose improvements in design, materials or construction methods. Profile
• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in forming technology.
• Expert die design skills for stamping, with the ability to define the process for a part from its geometry.
• Proven experience reviewing and approving supplier tooling designs.
• Expert user of NX or CATIA; AutoCAD.
• Strong knowledge of stamping processes and new generation materials.
• Eager to learn and proactive.
• Experience with hot forming, roll forming, tube bending or hydroforming is a plus.
• Experience with chassis or automotive structures is a plus.
• Experience with forming simulation is a plus.

📌 Tooling Design Specialist (Ciudad Apodaca)
🏢 Metalsa
📍 Ciudad Apodaca