Kasai North America, Inc · 1 month ago
Process / Tooling Engineer - Headliner & Soft Trim
Upper Sandusky,OH,US
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expKasai North America, Inc is seeking a highly skilled Process / Tooling Engineer to support the design and manufacturing of headliner and soft trim components. The role involves collaborating with design teams, developing tooling and equipment, optimizing processes, and providing production support to ensure product quality and manufacturability.
AutomotiveIndustrialManufacturing
Responsibilities
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
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
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
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
Qualification
Required
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, Solid Works, and/or Catia
Ability to use Basic Windows, Excel, Power Point, 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
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
Company
Kasai North America, Inc
The doorway to the future of the world automotive technology opens at Kasai NA.
1001-5000 employees
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