Tooling & Equipment Engineer

About Us

HSM Company History  |  HSM HEART Company Values  |  Who is HSM to our customers?

Founded in 1944, HSM is a third generation, privately held company with a rich history of innovation and a commitment to our people. With 25 locations across the U.S. and corporate headquarters in Hickory, NC and Huntersville, NC, we specialize in manufacturing components for furniture, bedding, transportation, packaging, automotive, and healthcare industries. Our expertise also includes designing and building automated production machinery. HSM products from sofa springs to swimming pool noodles and bus seats, touch everyday life in countless ways.

At HSM, our success is built on our people. We foster a culture of teamwork, innovation, and shared success. If you’re looking for a meaningful place to grow and make an impact, we want to hear from you!

What You Will Do

• Design & Develop Tooling Solutions
  
  
  
  
  • Design and modify tooling, fixtures, and workholding solutions supporting metal fabrication, welding, and assembly processes
  
  
  • Create and maintain CAD models, drawings, and engineering documentation
  
  
  • Develop tooling solutions that improve safety, quality, and production efficiency
  
  
  • Ensure tooling meets ergonomic, process, and production requirements
  
  
  
  


• Support Equipment & Production Processes
  
  
  
  
  • Assist with installation, validation, and improvement of manufacturing equipment
  
  
  • Troubleshoot tooling and equipment issues affecting production performance
  
  
  • Partner with maintenance and operations to improve equipment reliability and uptime
  
  
  • Support preventative maintenance strategies for tooling and equipment
  
  
  
  


• Support New Product Introduction
  
  
  
  
  • Contribute to product launches and program productization through tooling coordination and process readiness
  
  
  • Partner with engineering and operations teams to ensure manufacturability and launch readiness
  
  
  • Support engineering changes, validation activities, and production documentation
  
  
  • Help establish standardized processes for new and existing programs
  
  
  
  


• Drive Continuous Improvement
  
  
  
  
  • Identify opportunities to reduce scrap, improve cycle times, and enhance process consistency
  
  
  • Support implementation of lean manufacturing and process optimization initiatives
  
  
  • Maintain tooling standards, documentation practices, and revision control processes
  
  
  • Participate in plant-wide problem-solving and continuous improvement initiatives
  
  
  
  


• Collaborate Across Teams
  
  
  
  
  • Work closely with production, quality, maintenance, and engineering teams
  
  
  • Communicate technical solutions clearly across all levels of the organization
  
  
  • Support training and guidance for operators and technicians on tooling and equipment usage
  
  
  • Contribute to multi-site alignment efforts when applicable
  
  
  
  

What You Bring

• Education & Experience
  
  
  
  • Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field
  
  
  • 2–5 years of experience in tooling design, equipment engineering, or manufacturing engineering
  
  
  • Experience in metal fabrication, welding, stamping, forming, or assembly environments preferred
  
  
  • Automotive or transportation manufacturing experience is a plus
  
  
  
  


• Technical Skills
  
  
  
  
  • Strong proficiency with CAD software (SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or similar)
  
  
  • Ability to create detailed drawings, assemblies, and engineering documentation
  
  
  • Understanding of GD&T, tolerancing, and design for manufacturability (DFM)
  
  
  • Familiarity with tooling materials, machining processes, and fabrication methods
  
  
  
  


• Problem Solving & Execution
  
  
  
  
  • Ability to troubleshoot tooling and equipment issues in a production environment
  
  
  • Strong analytical thinking and structured problem-solving approach
  
  
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
  
  
  • Demonstrated experience supporting continuous improvement initiatives
  
  
  
  


• Quality & Safety
  
  
  
  
  • Familiarity with manufacturing quality systems and disciplined engineering execution
  
  
  • Exposure to IATF 16949, VDA 6.3, or ISO standards preferred
  
  
  • Commitment to maintaining safe, organized, and compliant work environments
  
  
  
  

Why Join Us?

• Health & Wellness: Affordable medical, dental, and vision insurance plans, including an innovative global healthcare option for qualified participants.


• Retire: 401(k) with company match, fully vested from day one.


• Paid Time Off: Competitive PTO: 3 Weeks of Vacation + 9 company paid holidays.


• On-Site Medical Clinics: Free for you and covered dependents.


• Teladoc: 24/7 access with no copay.


• Professional Development: Tuition reimbursement, professional development assistance and career growth opportunities.


• Discounts: Enjoy discounts with HSM partners, including Dollywood Parks & Resort, Verizon Wireless, and more.

EEOC

At HSM, we believe that our diversity creates a productive workplace. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectionate or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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