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 organization’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.