Engineering Coordinator- Tooling

Job Number: 47688 
Group: Cosma International  
Division: PRESSTRAN INDUSTRIES - BLD1 
Job Type: Permanent/Regular 
Location: ST. THOMAS 

Group Description

Cosma provides a comprehensive range of body, chassis and engineering solutions to global customers. Through our robust product engineering, outstanding tooling capabilities and diverse process expertise, we continue to bring lightweight and innovative products to market.

Role Summary

Works closely with divisional, customer, and supplier staff specialists to ensure the successful development and implementation of engineering changes, Continuous Improvement Initiatives, and projects which affect die tooling and stamping processes.  Using project management skills and methodologies (APQP & CPMP), Tracks, records, and reports on project progress and identifies, investigates, and develops solutions for problems encountered during the project, in order to meet all critical deadlines. Responsible for all  aspects of the project including cost estimating and processing, raw material integration, establishing equipment process parameters and working with staff specialists to launch product from raw material to finished packaging, from its inception through PPAP, production and beyond.

Key Qualifications/Requirements

1. Must be a certified Tool and Die Maker.
2. Must have a minimum 5 years experience in medium to large automotive stampings and tooling.
3. Must have 2 - 5 years experience coordinating and managing projects related to press/die automation for medium to large stampings.
4. Proven leadership experience.
5. Knowledge of, and familiarity with Presstran’s Die Build Standard is an asset.
6. Must have experience with APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, VA/VE, CAD and other automotive related activities.
7. Must possess strong interpersonal, communication, problem solving, organizational, project and time management skills.
8. Must be proficient in Auto Cad related software and Microsoft Office (ie. Word, Excel, Project, etc.).
9. Previous die/part processing and cost estimating would be considered a definite asset

Under the general direction of the Department Leader must be able to work independently and confers regularly with division/customer/supplier specialists. Some day travel is required with occasional overnight accommodation at various locations. The incumbent must possess good written and verbal communication skills.  Works in an office environment but may be exposed to elements such as temperature and noise during time spent in the plant or at customer or supplier facilities.  The position requires the Coordinator to understand dies including processing of stamped parts from raw material to finished good, presses, automation and must be capable of estimating tooling/piece price cost for small to large stampings.  Overtime may be required to meet project/program deadlines.

Key Responsibilities

1. Investigates die tooling work required for assigned engineering projects.
2. Acts as liaison with customers and suppliers to anticipate and minimize the impact of design, tooling, material, and other engineering changes on the cost and capability of projects.
3. Establishes and follows-up on full project implementation (concept, feasibility, design, construction, try-out, launch, buy-off, prototype programs, etc.) and is responsible for project timing, quality and costs.
4. Project scope to include entire stamping process – blanking, blank stacking, blank storage, blank feeding, stamping tooling, automation, part removal/unloading, part stacking, etc.
5. Analyses, makes recommendations and provides technical support for the continuous improvement of divisional manufacturing projects and/or processes.
6. Ensures that any changes to Bills of Material, tooling, and/or stamping processes are communicated to the appropriate departments and personnel.
7. Assists Business Development Department in developing die tooling costs, stamping processes and other associated items for new product quotations.
8. Assist in the development of the Presstran Die Design Build Standards.
9. Prepares reports, charts, timing schedules, and other documentation (EC Sheet, Contract & Feasibility, checklists, Die/Weld sheets, etc.) required for engineering records and projects.
10. Leads project and product related CFT meetings, ensuring open communication relating to all on-going and potential projects/changes.
11. Implements and practices APQP & CPMP procedures.
12. Supports and models the Presstran operational procedures/policies, Employee Handbook and “How We Work Together”, Magna Employee’s Charter, Magna Corporate Constitution.
13. Follows and complies with all operational procedures/policies as stated in the Employee Handbook, Quality and Environmental programs (eg. ISO/IATF-16949, ISO14001).
14. Other duties as required.

Additional Information

Accommodations for disabilities in relation to the job selection process are available upon request.