Headliner & Soft Trim Process Engineer — Tooling

Kasai North America, Inc; Manchester (TN); On-site; USD 83,250 - 126,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunity to work on innovative automotive interior solutions

Hands-on involvement from design through mass production

Collaborative environment

Job summary

A leading automotive component manufacturer is seeking a Process / Tooling Engineer in Manchester, TN. This role involves designing and manufacturing headliner and soft trim components, optimizing processes, and supporting production. Candidates should have experience in tooling design and assembly processes along with qualifications in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering. This full-time position offers opportunities for hands-on involvement from design through production, competitive salary, and benefits.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with design teams to review headliner concepts for manufacturability.
• Develop RFQs for forming tools and assembly equipment.
• Investigate process failures and implement corrective actions.
• Operate forming presses and provide troubleshooting support.

Skills

Experience with headliner and soft trim tooling and assembly processes

Strong understanding of tooling design and process engineering

Understanding of PLC ladder logic

Ability to use Auto-CAD, SolidWorks, and/or CATIA

Fanuc and/or Yaskawa robot programming

Proficiency in reading technical drawings

Hands-on experience with forming presses and assembly equipment

Ability to travel domestically and internationally

Education

High school diploma + 10 years maintenance experience

BS Degree in Mechanical Engineering

AAS in Mechatronics or Tooling

Tools

Auto-CAD

SolidWorks

CATIA

Windows Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)

Job description

A leading automotive component manufacturer is seeking a Process / Tooling Engineer in Manchester, TN. This role involves designing and manufacturing headliner and soft trim components, optimizing processes, and supporting production. Candidates should have experience in tooling design and assembly processes along with qualifications in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering. This full-time position offers opportunities for hands-on involvement from design through production, competitive salary, and benefits.