Tooling Engineer | 2nd Shift

Yanfeng US Automotive Interior Systems II LLC; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled engineer to manage the feasibility of molded parts and oversee tool design processes. This role involves participating in product design reviews, ensuring compliance with tooling standards, and troubleshooting injection molding challenges. The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in plastics engineering, along with hands-on experience in injection molding and tool design. Join a dynamic team where your expertise will contribute to innovative automotive interiors, ensuring quality and efficiency in manufacturing processes. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow your career in a global leader in automotive interiors.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in mold design and injection molding.
• Completion of formal apprenticeship as a Journeyman Tool and Die Maker.

Responsibilities

• Manage molded part feasibility and participate in design reviews.
• Review and approve plastic part designs and tool designs.
• Troubleshoot tooling problems and implement engineering changes.

Skills

Injection Molding Processes

Analytical Problem Solving

Mechanical Aptitude

Tool Design Approval

Feasibility Process Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Plastics Engineering

Equivalent Work Experience

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Injection Molding Equipment

Job description

Yanfeng Automotive Interiors (YFAI) is the global leader in automotive interiors. YFAI is redefining how people relax, work, and play in their vehicle interiors today and decades from now. Headquartered in Shanghai, the company has 114 manufacturing plants and technical centers in 20 countries and more than 33,000 employees globally. They design, develop, and manufacture interior components for all automakers. Established in 2015, Yanfeng Automotive Interiors is a joint venture between Yanfeng Automotive Trim Systems Co., Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of Huayu Automotive Systems Co., Ltd. (HASCO), the component group of SAIC Motor Corporation Limited (SAIC Motor), and Adient, the global leader in automotive seating. For more information, please visit www.YFAI.com.

Responsibilities

1. Manage the molded part feasibility process, including participating in product design reviews throughout the design evolution, including design sign-off.
2. Review and understand the mold flow simulation analysis throughout the design evolution.
3. Manage and resolve feasibility issues, including GD&T requirements and SC and CC requirements. Support red flag meetings where appropriate.
4. Review and approve all plastic part designs.
5. Ensure that the appropriate tool design is developed for the part.
6. Participate in tool design reviews, incorporating plant needed functions and connectors.
7. Ensure that company tooling standards have been complied with.
8. Sign-off on all injection mold tool designs.
9. Troubleshoot problems with all tooling.
10. Repair, fix, and implement engineering changes.
11. Develop and implement corrective and preventative actions.
12. Ensure plant safety and housekeeping standards are maintained.
13. Use analytical problem solving.
14. Understand injection molding processes, molded part feasibility, and tool build/design.
15. Experience with injection molding equipment, robotics, and auxiliary equipment.
16. Proven mechanical aptitude for problem solving.
17. Experience with various injection molding tool technologies (e.g., RPT, Aluminum, P-20, Mold Max, cooling and turbulent flow, tool shot, mold behind, in-mold formed laminates).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Plastics Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or similar. Equivalent work experience may also be considered.
• 1-3 years of experience with mold design.
• 1-3 years or more experience in injection molding tool and process engineering.
• Completion of formal apprenticeship resulting in a Journeymen Level Tool and Die Maker.
• Must be able and willing to travel and work at customer sites, including industrial manufacturing plants which might require climbing, lifting, or working in confined spaces.
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.