Advanced Secondary Tool Engineer

Zobility; Troy (MI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Zobility, located in Troy, Michigan, is seeking an experienced professional for machine and fixture design, focusing on interior trim automotive components. Candidates should have 7-10 years of relevant experience, alongside strong project management and automotive industry knowledge. The role requires substantial travel (up to 40%) to support plants and suppliers. A 4-year mechanical or industrial engineering degree is preferred. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with PLCs is essential.

Qualifications

• 7-10 years' experience in machine/fixture design for interior trim automotive components.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and resolve issues quickly.
• Flexibility to work at and travel to various plant and supplier locations.

Responsibilities

• Provide design support to manufacturing facilities and product design team.
• Manage activities related to tool design and construction.
• Support pre-production machine startup during the PPAP process.

Skills

Machine/fixture design

Project management

Automotive experience

Controls experience

Time management

Education

4-year ME or IE Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Allen-Bradley PLC

Siemens PLC

HMI software

Job description

• Provide advance product and manufacturing design support to CLIENT manufacturing facilities, CLIENT product design team, and OEM to assure manufacturing feasibility and robust processes are driven into product design from a secondary tool perspective
• Assist CLIENT plants in the development of RFQ, quote reviews/vetting, sourcing decision, and technical discussions with CLIENT management & OEMs.
• Assist in optimizing manufacturing efficiency and quality standards through the implementation of improved processes, materials, methods, and facilities.
• Support manufacturing facility:
• Manage activities related to the tool design, construction, budget and timing of secondary machine / fixture builds for new program launches
• Provide tooling leadership to project teams to support customer needs
• Manage secondary machine / fixture build activities with suppliers to meet CLIENT program timing, cost and quality objectives
• Champion the preproduction machine run-offs and approval processes to assure prompt PPAP based quoted cycle times and OEE's
• Participate in cost negations pertaining to tool and engineering change cost
• Support pre-production machine start up at CLIENT Manufacturing plants during the PPAP process
• Provide technical support to CLIENT Manufacturing plants on troubleshooting existing manufacturing processes and/or product lines to achieve customer quality standards and profit objectives.
• Assist in optimizing manufacturing efficiency and quality standards through the implementation of improved processes, materials, methods, and facilities.
• Ensure projects are executed with the proper safety devices per OSHA, NFPA, ANSI and CLIENT Standards
• Heavy travel, up to 35-40%

Requirements

• 7–10 years' experience in machine / fixture design, construction/build, & follow-up for interior trim automotive components (Floor Consoles, Instrument Panels. Hard Trim, or Doors).
• Core secondary operations / processes: heatstake / sonic welding, hot plate/IR welding, punching, edge wrapping, and vac forming
• Automotive experience with past programs / interior trim launches
• Excellent time management and project management skills.
• Must have good written and oral skill sets, be proficient with Microsoft Office and other computer skills and the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• Ability to resolve issues quickly and to recognize and resolve threats to program objections
• Controls Experience: (Preferred by not required)
• Experience with Allen-Bradley and/or Siemens PLC
• Experience developing and modifying HMI software, including RSView, FactoryTalk View, WinCC, and Ignition
• Knowledge of legacy automation networks, including DH+, DeviceNet, ControlNet, Modbus, Profibus, ASi, and others
• Experience developing and modifying HMI software, including RSView, FactoryTalk View, WinCC, and Ignition
• Develop new and support old programming using Studio5000, RSLogix 5000, RSLogix 500, RSView Studio, FactoryTalk View Studio, RSSQL, RSNetWorx
• The design, implementation, and troubleshooting of machine controls related equipment for the plants in North America (with Global support).
• Must have flexibility to work at and travel to CLIENT plant locations and supplier locations.
• 20%-30% of your time will be spent traveling supporting position requirements.
• Must have good negotiating skills. Position involves reviewing and establishing tool costs with suppliers and OEM cost analyst
• Must be able to work independent of direct supervision, especially when away from the office
• Must be able to work as a member of the launch team, be proficient at working with all levels of the organization, while maintaining a sense of individual accountability and responsibility

Education

• (4) yr ME or IE Bachelor's Degree (Preferred)