SR Tool and Die Engineer

A global leader in the design and manufacturing of automotive seating systems and interior components. The company is recognized for its commitment to quality, innovation, and operational excellence, offering a stable and collaborative work environment where employees are valued and supported to achieve their full potential.

***This position does not come with a sponsorship. Please do not apply if you need sponsorship or are on OPT. Thank you

Position Summary:

The Senior Engineer has overall responsible for the control of all tooling / dies in the Stamping Department (design, development, maintenance, repair & utilization).

Essential Functions:

Confers with company officials to plan business objectives, develop tooling strategies, and coordinate design & development of tooling with domestic & Japanese suppliers.

Reviews tooling records to determine overall tooling utilization & efficiencies vs. the plan and analyzes data to ensure goals and objectives are set & met.

Directs and coordinates programs to determine funding for new (new model or replacement of current model) tooling to maximize ROI and increase productivity.

Directs the overall operations & activity of the die maintenance associates in regards to PM & repair of tooling as required.

Carries out duties in accordance with the organizationâ s policies and applicable laws.

Remain current on saving opportunities and take full advantage of applicable programs.

Ensure inventory control and purchase processes are in place and operating properly.

Help resolve customer and team issues.

Perform special projects as assigned.

Evaluate job performance of subordinates (Tool & Die Maintenance associates) and identify improvement & potential promotional opportunities.

Mentor team members and maintain order and discipline among associates.

Follow company directives.

Perform other duties as required and assigned.

Position Qualifications:

Ten years relevant professional experience in manufacturing industry (stamping operations & die maintenance).

Strong verbal, written, analytical, and persuasive skills and the ability to interact effectively with all levels of the organization.

5+ years of demonstrated supervisory experience in similar capacity (Tool & Die design & maintenance).

Strong management and organizational skills.

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situation where only limited standardization exists.

Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

Ability to interpret a variety of instructions such as written, oral, diagrams or schedule forms.

Strong tooling design & development skills.

Bi-lingual in Japanese & English (preferred skill based on need to communicate & travel to Japan for tooling design & development).

Experience in cost analysis & negotiation of tool & die cost & purchase.

Benefits and great work environment!