Mistake Proofing Engineer / Toolmaker

North American Stamping Group; Portland (TN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

North American Stamping Group seeks a dedicated engineer to develop NASG’s sensor application program and help position us in the top 5% of the industry. You will manage the sensor lab, evaluate and document sensor performance, and coordinate with suppliers and internal teams to drive continuous improvement.

You will train shop-floor and office personnel on sensor topics, participate in 8D problem-solving, and collaborate with press room, tool room, design, and quality teams to implement robust

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Some electronics training preferred.
• PLC experience is preferred.
• Minimum 3 years manufacturing experience.
• Minimum 3 years stamping experience or related field (Automotive preferred).
• Minimum 3 years basic electronics experience.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a running inventory of all tooling in need of sensor technology and report progress weekly.
• Maintain the sensor laboratory and an inventory of sensor uses company wide.
• Research and test various sensors, meet with sensor company reps, and study catalogs and web resources.
• Document results of sensor applications simulations and develop basic drawings of sensor installations for the tool room.
• Attend trade shows and seminars related to sensor technologies and train shop-floor and office personnel on pertinent sensor topics.

Skills

PLC experience

Manufacturing experience

Stamping experience

Computer (PC) skills

Basic electronics

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Some Electronics Training preferred

Tools

PLC systems

Job description

Posted Friday, September 4, 2026 at 5:00 AM

\"An Equal Opportunity Employer\" It is the policy of North American Stamping Group to provide employment, training, promotion, and other conditions of Employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age or status as a qualified individual with a disability or other status protected by law.

Your success is our success.

Since 1978, North American Stamping Group has grown into a leading Tier II automotive supplier with eight manufacturing facilities, two technical centers and approximately 1,000 team members across North America. As a family-owned company, we combine nearly five decades of experience with advanced engineering, metal stamping, welding and automated assembly capabilities to manufacture critical components for the seating, emissions and chassis markets.

At NASG, our strength comes from our people. We invest in training, development and advancement opportunities that allow team members to build meaningful, long-term careers. Whether you are beginning your career or bringing years of experience, you will have the opportunity to learn, contribute and grow with a company that is manufacturing strength and engineered to perform.

Join our team and help build what comes next.

$2,500 Signing Bonus to be paid out $1,000 after 90 days and remaining $1,500 after 180 Days of hire date.

GENERAL SUMMARY

To develop NASG’s sensor application program to enable us to be in the top 5% in our industry.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Maintain a running inventory of all tooling in need of sensor technology, issues reports to management on the progress of sensor implementations on a weekly basis and is in touch with other plants within the Company as to their sensor needs.


• Maintains the sensor laboratory and an inventory of sensor uses company wide.


• Researches and tests numerous types of sensors, meets with many sensor companies' representatives, maintain a catalog library, studies sensor and automation catalogs and books and research on the WEB.


• Documents results of sensor applications simulations and develops basic drawings of sensor installations for the tool room.


• Available to put in long hours as needed to accomplish sensor related tasks.


• Willing to master the die-protection systems on the presses and willing to transfer these skills to the shop-floor personnel via training sessions.


• Willing to attend trade shows and seminars related to sensor technologies.


• Able to train both shop-floor and office personnel on pertinent sensor topics.


• Take ownership of the sensor program and champion its success in the Company.


• Work with press room, tool room, design, quality and management personnel on mistake-proofing applications throughout the Company.


• Participate in 8D Problem Solving meetings and corrective actions.


• Attends meeting with and conducts tours for plant visitors to showcase mistake-proofing technologies that have been implemented throughout the Company.


• Willing to work with die designers on sensor applications at the design stage of tooling.


• Able to work within a team environment as the sensor and automation department expands in the future into a multi-person team.


• Able to occasionally work during the evening shifts to conduct sensor related training sessions for night-shift workers.


• Assist in maintenance area as needed.


• Act as liaison for all facilities.


• Be positive.


• Look for ways to improve, given the environment.


• Hard work, job knowledge and honesty will create respect and make you a leader.


• Stress the need for teamwork.


• Lead by example.


• Ensure all employees follow the safety policies.


• Keep the work area clean.


• Follow all safety rules.


• Follow the lockout/tagout procedures.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED


• Some Electronics Training preferred (not required)

Experience:

• PLC experience preferred


• Minimum 3 years manufacturing experience


• Minimum 3 years stamping experience or related field (Automotive preferred)


• Minimum 3 years Computer (PC) experience


• Minimum 3 years basic electronics experience

North American Stamping Group is a drug-free and smoke-free workplace.