Job Description
Job Summary
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 Senior Mold Designer to join our team. The ideal candidate will design thermoplastic/thermoset injection molds to be built at local tool shops or in-house, and to assist Tooling Engineers with regard to design issues.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Your Priorities
- Designs highly complex thermoplastic/thermoset injection molds (with complex special features) to produce automotive lighting parts in accordance with company manufacturing standards and customer product requirements.
- Researches and recommends design software and computer workstations for mold design purposes.
- Coordinates and/or participates in the development and maintenance of thermoplastic/thermoset injection mold design standards as well as the mold design standard manual.
- Works closely with Tool Engineers and the tool room staff at the Lighting Plants to ensure proper mold design for ease of maintenance and workability.
- Provides technical support, guidance, and training to the Mold Designers and Tooling Engineers for new mold designs implemented into production.
- Provides technical support for continuous improvement of injection mold development.
Requirements
Your Background
- Bachelor’s Degree in Tool and Manufacturing Technology or a related discipline, plus 4 to 6 years of manufacturing experience in Thermoplastic/Thermoset injection mold design OR
- Associate’s Degree in Tool and Manufacturing Technology or a related discipline, plus 6 to 8 years of manufacturing experience in Thermoplastic/Thermoset injection mold design OR
- High School Diploma or GED, plus 8 to 10 years of manufacturing experience in Thermoplastic/ Thermoset injection mold design.
Experience in automotive lighting and in a JIT manufacturing environment is preferred.
Salary Range: $95,000-$105,000
At North American Lighting
Team Member Benefits
Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending, Health Savings, Charities Local/National, Identity Theft Protection, Critical Illness, Accidental Coverage, Hospital Coverage, Basic Term Life and Voluntary Term Life, Disability, 401 k, Paid Time Off, Company-Sponsored Wellness Program
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.