Mold Flow Engineer - II

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 Mold Flow Engineer - II to join our team. The ideal candidate will perform mold flow modeling and analysis using standard mold flow simulation software; and provide data for the design, development, and troubleshooting of production tooling. 

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Your Priorities 

• Runs simulations and analysis via MoldFlow software in order to: 
  
  
  
  • Obtain proper tool settings for various materials 
  
  
  • Verify proper gate locations and wall thicknesses for tooling 
  
  
  • Verify knit lines, gas traps, and warpage of tooling 
  
  
  • Troubleshoot issues with tooling during testing and production 
  
  
  • Perform VA/VE activities on products and processes 
  
  
  
  


• Inputs actual results into mold flow model to improve predictions for future parts. 


• Creates and distributes MoldFlow reports, as required. 


• Develops complete understanding of NAL products and manufacturing process, and of the tooling required for products being designed. 


• Maintains records and history of MoldFlow reports. 

The salary range for this position is $62,500 - $94,000 per year. Final compensation will be determined by location, skills, experience, qualifications, and the career level at which the position is filled.

Requirements

Your Background 

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Industrial Technology, plus 2 to 4 years of related manufacturing experience. 

2 years of engineering experience in an automotive manufacturing environment is preferred. 

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.