Tooling Engineer | 2nd Shift at Yanfeng US Automotive Interior Systems II LLC in Hoover, Alabama

Job Description:

Yanfeng Automotive Interiors (YFAI) is the global leader in automotive interiors. YFAI is redefining how people relax, work and play in their vehicle interiors today and decades from now. Headquartered in Shanghai, the company has 114 manufacturing plants and technical centers in 20 countries and more than 33,000 employees globally. They design, develop and manufacture interior components for all automakers. Established in 2015, Yanfeng Automotive Interiors is a joint venture between Yanfeng Automotive Trim Systems Co., Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of Huayu Automotive Systems Co., Ltd. (HASCO), the component group of SAIC Motor Corporation Limited (SAIC Motor), and Adient, the global leader in automotive seating. For more information, please visit www.YFAI.com.

• Manage the molded part feasibility process, including, participating in product design reviews throughout the design evolution, including design sign-off.


• Review and understand the mold flow simulation analysis throughout the design evolution.


• Manage and resolve feasibility issues, including GD&T requirements and SC and CC requirements. Support red flag meetings where appropriate.


• Review and approve all plastic part designs.


• Ensure that the appropriate tool design is developed for the part.


• Participate in Tool design reviews, incorporating the Plant needed functions and connectors. 


• Ensure that Company tooling standards have been complied too.


• Sign-off on all injection mold tool designs.


• Troubleshoot problems with all tooling.


• Repair, fix and implement engineering changes.


• Develop and implement corrective and preventative actions.


• Ensure plant safety and housekeeping standards are maintained. 


• Use analytical problem solving.


• Understand injection molding processes, molded part feasibility and tool build/design.


• Experience with injection molding equipment, robotics, and auxiliary equipment.


• Proven mechanical aptitude for problem solving.


• Experience with various injection molding tool technologies (e.g. RPT, Aluminum, P-20, mold max, cooling and turbulent flow, tool shot, mold behind, in-mold formed laminates).

Bachelor's Level Degree

Area of Study:    Plastics Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering or similar

*Equivalent work experience may also be considered for certain positions.