Tooling Engineer

About us
We see a future where everyone can live and move without limitations. That's why we are developing technologies, systems and concepts that make vehicles safer and cleaner, while serving our communities, the planet and, above all, people.
Forward. For all.
Group Summary
The Mechatronics, Mirrors and Lighting group specializes in automotive technologies that are driving the future of mobility. Combining a deep systems knowledge to develop unique vehicle access experiences, intelligent visions systems and advanced automotive lighting technologies, MML's expertise light the path to innovation, safety and styling.
About the Role

• Maintain molding equipment capacity database and complete studies as required.
• Good working knowledge of project information and project interdependencies in order to make informed decisions.
• Actively pursue opportunities and reduce cost & cycle times as per AAI yearly targets.
• Other duties as assigned by the Divisional General Manager and Assistant General Manage
• Strong and varied interpersonal skills.
• Good project management, planning and scheduling skills.
• Aptitude for working with numbers with a high degree of accuracy.
• Excellent planning and organization skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent follow-up tools and mechanisms.

Your Responsibilities

• Lead the Manufacturing Team in developing robust baselines for all new tools until the tooling has been approved and verified that it can produce parts at cycle and established targets for OEE. Maintain a tracking document for each tool on status of Launch readiness.
• Coordinating Program Tooling Launch Reviews with cross functional team with defined expectations and status of open issues.
• Maintaining LRR board open issues report for injection tooling and attending report outs.
• Participate in make / buy equipment decisions in molding area.
• Lead for all new Program Capital Expenditures in Molding to include equipment and infrastructure. Includes the specification, procurement, installation and launch support until production ready.
• Support new launch activity through troubleshooting equipment, working with in-house and external teams to resolve equipment related issues.
• Provide input for tooling that sourced tooling meets established standards to include Tooling Preventive Maintenance Requirements.

Who we are looking for
Job Requirements:Education and/or Experience: Minimum of 10 - 12 years Manufacturing experience required in the Automotive and/or Automotive Supply Base sector focusing on Tooling for Injection Tools and Molding Process.

• Secondary School diploma plus;
• 3 year Technologist diploma in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, or
• University degree in Engineering, or
• Equivalent Work Experience
• 2 years minimum experience in an Automotive Manufacturing Environment would be an asset.

Your preferred qualifications

• Able to drive accountability through structured requirements, expectations and timelines.
• Demonstrates focus on meeting program commitments and enforcement of work plans where timing is not achieved.
• Understanding of Quote Capital Process and ROI.
• Thorough knowledge of the Program Delivery Process (Gate Milestones) and associated expectations.
• Highly motivated, self- directed, creative, innovative and people oriented person.
• Able to multi-task on several fronts to meet Business Plan objectives.
• Strong proficiency with AutoCAD and Microsoft office; including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Project.

What we offer
At Magna, you can expect an engaging and dynamic environment where you can help to develop industry-leading automotive technologies. We invest in our employees, providing them with the support and resources they need to succeed. As a member of our global team, you can expect exciting, varied responsibilities as well as a wide range of development prospects. Because we believe that your career path should be as unique as you are.
Site Benefits

• Close to Major Highways; M-14, I-275
• Free Parking
• Free Coffee and Tea
• Onsite Cafe
• Shopping & Restaurants Nearby

Awareness. Unity. Empowerment.
At Magna, we believe that a diverse workforce is critical to our success. That's why we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We hire on the basis of experience and qualifications, and in consideration of job requirements, regardless of, in particular, color, ancestry, religion, gender, origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity. Magna takes the privacy of your personal information seriously. We discourage you from sending applications via email to comply with GDPR requirements and your local Data Privacy Law.
Nearest Major Market: Detroit