Manufacturing Specialist – Tooling & Equipment Development

• Specify design and assist in sourcing tooling dies and equipment for component manufacturing.
• Evaluate production processes and recommend improvements in tool design material flow and equipment utilization.
• Develop and maintain cost and lead-time estimates for tooling and equipment.
• Collaborate with Engineering Operations and Supply Chain to define production workflows and layout.
• Support installation setup and validation of new manufacturing equipment.
• Troubleshoot and resolve tooling and process issues to minimize downtime.
• Document tooling standards specifications and maintenance procedures.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives in tooling performance process reliability and safety.

• Minimum 10 years of experience as a Tool & Die Maker or Die Builder supporting production tooling and process development.
• Demonstrated ability to specify and evaluate tooling and production equipment.
• Strong understanding of metal forming stamping and machining processes.
• Experience with production layout workflow and process improvement.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills; ability to collaborate across departments.
• Experience in precision metal manufacturing environments.
• Familiarity with CAD tools for reviewing designs and layouts (e.g. SolidWorks AutoCAD).
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement practices.
• Exposure to automation or semi-automated manufacturing processes.
• Combination of office shop floor and vendor site environments.
• Frequent travel required for vendor visits or equipment installations.

Benefits: NSI Industries offers a competitive salary performance-based and attendance bonuses for certain roles. We offer health dental and vision insurance. Retirement savings plan with company match. Paid holiday time off and vacation.

EEO employer M/F/D/V: NSI Industries is an equal opportunity employer and as such affirms in policy and practice its commitment to recruit hire train and promote in all job classifications without regard to race color creed religion sex gender age national origin marital status sexual orientation gender identity gender expression citizenship eligible veteran status disability or any other status protected by law.

Reasonable Accommodation: NSI Industries is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance or accommodation during the application process please contact your Recruiter for assistance. We comply with federal and state disability laws and make reasonable accommodation for applicants and employees with disabilities to ensure equal employment opportunities.

Physical Work Requirements: Many roles at NSI Industries require physical activities where the employee must occasionally lift and/or move items or require specific vision abilities.

Drug Free Workplace: NSI Industries maintains a drug-free workplace and requires all employees to complete and pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check.