Tooling Manager

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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.
Group Summary:
Magna is an innovative leader in the development and manufacturing of high quality complete seating systems. Our solution includes seating structures, mechanisms and hardware, as well as foam and trim products for global automotive, heavy truck and bus industries. Our capabilities include market and consumer research; full concept development; design and engineering capabilities; testing, validation and world-class manufacturing. Our award-winning seating solutions are developed from consumer research, finding the ease of operation to be comfortable, convenient and connected.
Job Responsibilities:
REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE

• Degree in Engineering (or Engineering Technology Diploma may be considered), journeyman in tool & die, or relevant work experience; Must have automotive manufacturing background
• Strong understanding of assembly processes, stamping processes, advanced GD&T, ergonomics, PPAP, production experience, and other automotive related activities.
• Knowledge of progressive dies, transfer dies, blank forming, tube forming & roll forming.
• Knowledge of weld fixturing and tool design
• Strong knowledge of CAD/CAM software
• Must possess strong interpersonal, communication, problem solving, financial, and time management skills.
• Skill gained with experience with at least 5 years in a leadership role with proven leadership practices.
• Must possess human relations skills and maturity of judgement
• Computer proficiency including MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project) and literacy in CAD.

DUTIES:

• Responsible to provide communication and reporting of their department progress/results in achieving divisional goals; and the regular operation of the department.
• Oversees the implementation, and follow-up of the tooling work order and preventative maintenance program at the plant in a timely and cost-effective manner.
• Leads the tooling department to align with maintenance and engineering departments to support launch activities and manage implementation of continuous and quality tooling improvements for existing customer programs.
• Works with Group tooling engineer during launches to support and buyoff component supplier's stamping and forming processes
• Maintains KPI's for department.
• Provide guidance, instruction, and leadership to Tooling technicians.
• Review department key measurables and action plan as appropriate to correct negative trends.
• Develop & maintain training plans for all reports to support business plan objectives.
• Support Manufacturing Engineering with the design of assembly & weld tooling.
• Quote tooling (engineering changes) and piece price internally by developing process and strip layouts.
• Support Vendors when required.
• Continually monitor department procedures for effectiveness.
• Ensure department activities are monitored for accuracy & effectiveness.
• Maintain continuous improvement initiatives aimed at exceeding business plan targets & report at an appropriate frequency.
• Other duties as assigned

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 or traditional mail to comply with GDPR requirements and your local Data Privacy Law.
Worker Type:
Regular / Permanent
Group:
Magna Seating