What are the responsibilities and job description for the Process / Tooling Engineer - Headliner & Soft Trim position at Vanspeag?
This role spans from early design input through tooling development, process optimization, and equipment integration for headliner and soft trim components, ensuring product quality and manufacturability from design through mass production.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
● Collaborate with design teams to review headliner and soft trim concepts for manufacturability
● Develop RFQs for forming tools, piercing dies, assembly equipment, poka-yokes, and vision systems
● Evaluate tooling and equipment drawings for compliance with specifications
● Investigate process failures, diagnose root causes, and implement corrective actions
● Analyze product test results against design/quality specifications and adjust equipment as needed
● 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 issues
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
● High school diploma plus 10 years of maintenance experience; or BS in Mechanical/Industrial Engineering or Engineering Technology; or AAS in Mechatronics, Maintenance, or Tooling
● Experience with headliner and soft trim tooling and assembly processes
● Understanding of PLC ladder logic; ability to use AutoCAD, SolidWorks, and/or Catia
● Fanuc and/or Yaskawa robot programming required
● Ability to read and interpret electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic schematics
WHAT SETS THIS ROLE APART
● Hands-on ownership of tooling design and robot programming (Fanuc/Yaskawa) with real influence over process improvements
● End-to-end involvement from design through mass production on headliner and soft trim programs
● Opportunity for domestic and international travel exposure
COMPENSATION & DETAILS
● Compensation: Competitive, commensurate with experience (details available upon inquiry).
● Classification: Exempt.
● Location: Confidential — disclosed to qualified candidates upon initial screening.
● Employment Type: Full-Time.
● Reports To: Manufacturing Engineering Manager.
Tipo de puesto: Tiempo completo, Indefinido
Sueldo: $80,000.00 - $120,000.00 al año
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Experiencia:
- Process / Tooling Engineer: 3 años (Obligatorio)
Lugar de trabajo: Empleo presencial
Salary : $80,000 - $120,000