Terminal Stamping Engineer

Business overview

Volex is a global leader in integrated manufacturing for performance-critical applications and a supplier of power products. We serve a diverse range of markets and customers, with particular expertise in cable assemblies, higher-level assemblies, data center power and connectivity, electric vehicle charging, and consumer electricals. We are headquartered in the UK and operate from 28 manufacturing locations with a global workforce of over 14,000 employees across 25 countries. Volex operates across five divisions: Complex Industrial Technology, Consumer Electricals, Electric Vehicles, Medical, and Off-Highway/Specialist Automotive. Our products are sold through our own locally based sales teams and through authorized distributor partners to Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) and Electronic Manufacturing Services (EMS) companies worldwide. All of the products and services that we offer are integral to the increasingly complex digital world in which we live, providing power and connectivity from the most common household items to the most complex medical equipment.

Job Overview

We are seeking a skilled Terminal Stamping Engineer to develop, optimize, and maintain high-precision metal stamping processes for terminal products. This role plays a key part in ensuring product quality, improving manufacturing efficiency, and supporting new product introductions within a fast-paced production environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, optimize, and maintain precision terminal stamping processes and progressive dies to meet quality and productivity targets
• Lead die trials, process validation, and troubleshooting, ensuring stable and efficient mass production
• Analyze and resolve production issues (e.g., defects, downtime, inefficiencies) with strong root cause methodology
• Continuously improve product quality, yield, and process capability (CPK) while reducing scrap and cost
• Support new product introduction (NPI), including feasibility analysis, process design, and cross-functional coordination (R&D, Quality, Production)
• Collaborate with tooling, maintenance, and production teams to ensure optimal die performance and longevity
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives (Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen) within stamping operations

Qualifications & Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of experience in terminal stamping or precision metal stamping engineering
• Minimum Diploma (D3) or Bachelor's Degree (S1) in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field
• Strong knowledge of progressive die structure, stamping processes, and material behavior
• Proficient in 2D/3D drawing tools (e.g., AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or similar)
• Hands-on experience in die debugging, process optimization, and shop floor problem-solving
• Familiarity with quality tools (8D, FMEA, SPC, etc.) is an advantage
• Experience in automotive, EV, or new energy terminal products is highly preferred