Process Engineer: Design, Tooling & Process Improvement

Cooper-Standard Automotive, Inc.; Spartanburg (SC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Cooper-Standard Automotive, Inc. seeks an experienced engineer to design, procure, maintain and troubleshoot tooling for extrusion processes, supporting plant operations and improving manufacturing excellence.

The role involves interfacing with design teams, vendors, and plant personnel, ensuring equipment meets specifications and operates safely. Some travel may be required in this position.

Qualifications

• Four-year technical degree required.
• 4+ years in production roll forming.
• Understanding of physics, mathematics and material science.
• Experience with APQP and Lean manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Specify design criteria for extrusion interfacing with the mold.
• Sign off on manufacturability of product design.
• Create/send tooling specs and obtain quotes from vendors.
• Procure equipment and tooling and track vendor timing.
• Train supervisors and operators on procedures and safety.
• Troubleshoot equipment during launch and life-cycle phases.
• Support continuous improvement and new-launch processes.

Skills

Roll forming

Engineering design

Process optimization

APQP

Lean manufacturing

Technical communication

Education

Four-year technical degree

Tools

Notchers

Roll Forming

Benders

Plastic

Extruders

TPV molding

Job description

Cooper-Standard Automotive, Inc. seeks an experienced engineer to design, procure, maintain and troubleshoot tooling for extrusion processes, supporting plant operations and improving manufacturing excellence.

The role involves interfacing with design teams, vendors, and plant personnel, ensuring equipment meets specifications and operates safely. Some travel may be required in this position.