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Vanspeag

Process / Tooling Engineer - Headliner & Soft Trim

Pay: $80,000–$120,000/yr

Posted: 2 weeks ago

Location: Manchester, TN (Onsite)

Last Updated: 2 weeks ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 10/1/2026

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What they do

A Mechanical Design Engineer designs and develops mechanical tools as part of the product development cycle.

$92,600 / year median in Tennessee

+9% projected growth

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Job Description

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

Beneficios:

Lugar de trabajo: Empleo presencial