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Yokohama Tire Corporation

Tool Designer

  • West Point, MS
  • Full time

Found by HiredNow AI on Sep 30, 2026. Subscribers saw it first.

About the role

Summary

  • To provide precision engineered tooling support for development and continuous operations. Ensures components and
  • equipment meet required specifications for safety, reliability, and sustainability. Designs, coordinates, and implements die
  • and tooling systems, plus evaluates and applies rubber flow techniques, principals, and procedures to ensure the highest
  • quality product is produced. Prepares complete documentation related to projects.

Responsibilities

  • Design, implementation, and installation of dies for rubber flow consistency, reliability, and productivity
  • Verifies compliance of flow to design specifications and tolerances
  • Discusses and solves complex problems with other technical departments
  • Manages tool and die projects using sound principles and techniques
  • Develops, tests and evaluates theoretical designs
  • Monitors and commissions rubber transport equipment and assists with troubleshooting and repairs
  • Provides maintenance department appropriate documentation and training on systems
  • Prepares documentation, reports, and updates engineering specifications related to studies and projects
  • Provides technical support to technical, maintenance, and production operations

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

  • Ability to travel for training assignments to domestic and foreign facilities.
  • Otherwise – limited domestic travel for educational, technical, or business related opportunities.

Knowledge and Skills

  • Good knowledge of structural mechanics and dynamics
  • Analytical thought process
  • Effective written/oral communication
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
  • Proficient in milling and welding
  • Knowledge of CAD, CNC, machining, welding, and other precision tooling processes
  • Has worked successfully in both team and individual environments – good listener – continuous learner

Education and Experience

  • High School Diploma
  • AA DEGREE – Preferred or commensurate experience in Tool Design

Physical Requirements

  • Able to spend time walking the production areas, talking with operators and maintenance associates, can
  • climb 3 floors of stairs. Use of welders, mills, lathes, hand tools, and meters for performing evaluations
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