Tooling Engineer

Who We Are

North American Lighting Inc., member of the Koito Group of Companies, is the largest tier one automotive exterior lighting manufacturer in North America. As the market share leader in exterior automotive lighting, NAL provides advanced lighting technology, engineering design expertise, and state-of-the-art production capabilities to auto makers based in North America and around the world.

Our Opportunity

North American Lighting (NAL) is looking for a Production Engineer - Tooling to join our team. The ideal candidate will assists with the development of production tooling, ensures that the tools will build quality parts and comply with company standards, and that repairs and improvements are within the budgeted cost, and are completed on time.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Your Priorities

• Reviews product designs for tool construction.
• Reviews Mold Spec Sheets with Lead Plant Tool Engineer, Production Molding Engineer, and tool vendor.
• Obtains approvals of tool improvements and changes.
• Travels to tooling vendors for on site follow up and tool tryouts.
• Assists with pre-production Engineering changes to tools.
• Enters the E-Req into the system and oversees the shipment of molds for tool changes.
• Requests Part Data Transfers to tool vendor.
• Works with Tooling Engineering to follow-up and ensure Weekly Tool Progress reports are being completed and counter measures implemented according to schedule.
• Monitors mold trial process parameters and Mold Trial History Form with open issues.
• Obtains mold prints and 3-D data for mold designs, and maintains them in departmental directory.
• Participates in continuous improvement activities, as required.
• Stays current with state of the art tooling and processes.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Your Background

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Industrial Technology, or a related discipline, plus 2 to 4 years of related manufacturing experience; OR

Associate’s Degree in Tool/Die Technology, plus 4 to 6 years of related manufacturing experience; OR

Journeyman Tool/Die Maker, plus 2 to 4 years of related manufacturing experience

At North American Lighting

Team Member Benefits

World class health insurance plans

Award winning 401k plan

Relocation assistance

Paid time off (vacation, sick, holidays, etc)

Supplier discounts (wireless, computer, vehicle, etc.)

Company sponsored wellness program including gym reimbursement

Diversity at NAL:

The mission of NAL’s Diversity Committee is to facilitate NAL’s ongoing and continuing efforts to foster a culture and atmosphere of mutual respect, for the benefit of all Team Members from different backgrounds, perspectives, and abilities that represent our communities.

You can learn more about NAL and our opportunities at jobs.nal.com.