Process / Tooling Engineer - Headliner & Soft Trim

Kasai North America, Inc; Upper Sandusky (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; 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 components manufacturer is seeking a Process / Tooling Engineer in Upper Sandusky, Ohio. This role involves supporting design and manufacturing of headliner and soft trim components, with responsibilities spanning various aspects of tooling, process optimization, and equipment integration. Ideal candidates will have experience in tooling processes, PLC ladder logic, and proficiency in Auto-Cad and SolidWorks. Join a collaborative environment to work on innovative automotive solutions.

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.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Headliner and soft trim tooling experience

Tooling design understanding

Process engineering knowledge

Equipment integration skills

PLC ladder logic understanding

Auto-Cad proficiency

SolidWorks proficiency

Fanuc robot programming

Yaskawa robot programming

Technical drawings interpretation

Education

High school diploma + 10 years experience

BS Degree in Mechanical Engineering

AAS in Mechatronics

Tools

Auto-Cad

SolidWorks

Catia

Windows

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

Process / Tooling Engineer - Headliner & Soft Trim

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, SolidWorks, and/or Catia.
• Ability to use basic Windows, Excel, PowerPoint, 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.

Seniority level: Entry level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Engineering and Information Technology

Industry: Motor Vehicle Manufacturing