JOB SUMMARY FOR Tooling Engineer :
POSITION IS HYBRID
RESPONSIBILITIES FOR Tooling Engineer :
- Early On-Boarding EOB executed on Components identified as requiring early feasibility by tool shops
- Effective Sourcing Approach insured by validating tool shop capability
- Capable tool shop identification to insure competitive bidding
- Transparency ensured by use of Tool Break Down Sheets
- Finalizing timely negotiations in support of Program Finance Freeze
JOB EXPERIENCE FOR Tooling Engineer :
- Previous experience with Tooling commodity and corporate business acumen
- Ability to work with others and foster collaboration, Can-do positive attitude, self-motivated to take responsibility, Drive for results, strong technical competency
- The following skills and experiences are recommended qualifications for this role :
- High degree of emotional intelligence
- Ability to manage multiple critical assignments with resilience to pivot nimbly when required
- 5+ Years of experience in tool related field (tool construction, assembly integration, manufacturing feasibility, processing, cost estimating)
- Experience in cross-functional roles would be advantageous, with strong grasp of GPDS
- Impeccable communication skills required
- Strong negotiation skills
- College bachelor degree preferred, HS Diploma or GED required
SKILL REQUIREMENTS FOR Tooling Engineer :
- Develop tool sourcing strategies in conjunction with the Purchasing matched pair and ensure that those strategies are implemented successfully
- Coordinate GPDS (Global Product Development System) Part Pedigree Deliverables for all build events
- Ensure production tool timing and plans meet homeline delivery of tooling for TT requirement
- Develop analytical tools and strategies to deliver BIC (Best in Class) tool performance and timing (Shop Performance Analytics, Benchmarking, shop development plans, Market Intelligence, Tool Timing Supermatrix, targets, competitive bids, Low-Cost Country sourcing, etc.)
- Responsible for cost status and target in cooperation with GVT buyers, program, engineering, cost estimating and purchasing.
a. Identifies key opportunities to deliver efficiencies in vendor tooling. b. Work closely with Vendor Tooling Purchasing Buyer to deliver efficient tooling
- Single point of contact and co-ordination regarding Technical issues for suppliers and engineering on global vehicle programs for commodities assigned
- Resolves emerging issues by engaging engineering, program, STA, purchasing, CE, part suppliers, and tool suppliers to drive GPDS timing deliverables with required pedigree parts.
- Manage positive relationships with the supply base and / or plant personnel by :
- acting like a partner, being accountable, trusting and being trustworthy, communicating with consistency, being fact based while driving for results,
- thinking value not just price
- Establish tone of ethical business operations to avoid any fraud, bribery or corruption in order to maximize the relationship value
BENEFITS FOR Tooling Engineer :
Medical, Dental, PTO, Holiday tailored to meet your needs. 401K / Match, $15,000 Life Insurance, Award-Winning Employee Care Program.
Established and highly regarded reputation with Green Card and H1 processing.
30+ days ago