Number of Positions: 1

X  Full-time

o Part-time

o Contractor

o Intern

• Review and revise tooling designs for the most efficient operation and cost effectiveness.
• Assist in maintaining tooling & engineering documentation
• Create and implement engineering change requests
• Create/update PPAP, FMEA, APQP for new product launches
• Interface with Tool Room, Quality, Maintenance, and Manufacturing on production, quality, throughput issues.
• Assist with creating tooling specifications
• Request and review production and tool quotes
• Track tooling costs and costs of engineering changes
• Review and track tool build/repair schedules.  Provide weekly / monthly status reports
• Review customer PPAP reports and determine and implement corrective actions
• Plan and formulate tool build and organize resources according project requirements
• Control expenditures within limitations of project budget.
• Resolves problems and conflicts with suppliers or internal customers in a timely manner.
• Maintains good communications and working relationships with all departments to facilitate a smooth operation.
• Work on production issues including but not limited to tooling.
• Respond and communicate changes in the production schedules resulting from customer service, engineering changes and materials issues.
• Work closely with manufacturing to ensure that planning activities facilitate uninterrupted workflow in production.
• Maintains familiarity with quality standards and educates/informs suppliers.
• Maintains effective communication with all departments.
• Maintains courteous, impartial, and objective dealing with suppliers
• Follows environmental and safety regulations and acts in compliance with US laws
• Complies with safety and corporate guidelines on business ethics.

Education and/or Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in a related field
• Preferred Journeyman tool and die accreditation
• 5 – 7 years in a metal stamping manufacturing environment with tooling experience

Requirements

• Must understand the design and operation of simple compound to complex progressive dies.
• Strong program management skills required.  Must have the ability to manage multiple programs concurrently.
• Lean manufacturing / Six Sigma methodology
• Understanding of Automotive Project launches including PPAP’s, FMEA’s, APQP, IAF 16949, IS14001, etc.)
• Must be able to communicate part and die changes to customers, vendors, and others throughout the organization.
• Ability to represent the company effectively in dealing with vendors
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, CAD, Lotus Notes, etc.
• Solid decision-making skills
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of changing situations under stress.
• Engage in matters involving high-pressure situations while maintaining professionalism and tact.
• Ability to create, track and meet schedules at a multi-task level along with project management skills
• Proven analytical/technical aptitude
• Coaching, mentoring, teaching skills
• Excellent communication, presentation, and facilitation skills
• Teamwork/collaborative style
• Ability to take initiative, to maintain confidentiality, to meet deadlines.
• Work overtime and travel as required