Process / Tooling Engineer - Headliner & Soft Trim

Job Description

Job Description

Position Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Process / Tooling Engineer to support the design and manufacturing of headliner and soft trim components . This role spans from early design input through tooling development, process optimization, and equipment integration to ensure product quality and manufacturability.

Key Responsibilities

Design & Development

• Collaborate with design teams to review headliner and soft trim concepts for manufacturability.
• Recommend product improvements to align with engineering, performance standards, and equipment specifications.
• Assess process feasibility, operating conditions, and quality requirements during design reviews.

Tooling & Equipment

• Develop RFQs for forming tools, piercing dies, assembly equipment, poka-yokes, and vision systems.
• Evaluate tooling and equipment drawings for compliance with specifications.
• Design and assemble new or modified mechanical components for industrial machinery and equipment.

Process Optimization & Validation

• Investigate process failures and operational issues; diagnose root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Analyze product test results against design/quality specifications and adjust equipment as needed.
• Use of multi-meter to interpret electrical readings (amperage, voltage, input/output) for basic troubleshooting of equipment.
• Modify form tools and assembly equipment to meet design, quality, and performance requirements.

Production Support & Training

• Operate or learn to operate forming presses, water jets, and assembly equipment for trials and operator training.
• Provide hands-on troubleshooting and resolution of tooling/equipment manufacturing issues.

Qualifications

• Experience with headliner and soft trim tooling and assembly processes.
• Strong understanding of tooling design, process engineering, and equipment integration.
• Understanding of PLC ladder logic
• Ability to use Auto-Cad, Solid Works, and/or Catia
• Ability to use Basic Windows, Excel, Power Point, and Word
• Fanuc and/or Yaskawa Robot programming required.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting technical drawings and specifications.
• Reading and understanding electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic schematics
• Hands-on experience with forming presses, water jets, and assembly equipment.
• Ability to travel domestic and foreign for extended periods with limited prior notice.
• Must be able to work any shift and extended hours as required.

Education / Experience minimums

• High school diploma + 10 years maintenance experience; or
• BS Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or Engineering Technology; or
• AAS in Mechatronics, Maintenance, or Tooling.

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to work on innovative automotive interior solutions.
• Hands-on involvement from design through mass production.
• Collaborative environment