Tooling Specialist

Required Qualifications:
• Certified Tool and Die Maker with the following experience:
• 10 - 15 years of manufacturing / tooling experience in automotive industry.
• 5 years of manufacturing operations, program management experience in the automotive industry.
• Demonstrated leadership capability with leading organization for leadership and competency.
• Excellent Communication Skills (oral and written).
• Working knowledge of automotive customers.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Travel required.
Critical Success Factors:
• Excellent attendance.
• Ability to work efficiently without supervision and direction.
• Ability to work in a team environment and be a team player.
• Ability to maintain documentation and related records in an organized and precise manner.
• Clear understanding of Quality Systems used in the automotive industry, Health, Safety and Environmental Management Systems.
• Ability to work well under extreme pressure and able to utilize problem solving techniques effectively.
• Respect and understanding of the Customer / Supplier relationship.
• Willing to perform other duties/tasks that are of reasonable request by Management.
• Ensure that all duties and tasks are carried out in a safe and efficient manner and at no time are the employees or the co-
workers placed in an unsafe condition.
Responsibilities:
• Responsible for execution of corporate guidelines in all aspects of tooling and manufacturing.
• Train tool makers in corporate protocols ensuring optimal results.
• Direct local management in all aspects of safe launch regarding new programs.
• Alert corporate of potential risk factors associated with all aspects of the tooling operation and provide solutions.
• Ability to work independently and draw from experience in all aspects of manufacturing and program leadership.
• Plan, co-ordinate, lead, and participate with various multi-disciplined teams addressing objectives associated with the
Tooling, manufacturing and assembly process, productivity, volume outputs, quality, safety, and delivery
commitments to optimize a profitable operation.
• Risk management, ensuring risk is minimized and the corporate reputation is protected.
• Initiates DOEs for new tools and follow through with formalized reporting to management.
• Oversee efficient lay-out of the tooling and manufacturing process, work flow in accordance with lean methodology with the objective of eliminating waste.
• Develop and Provide guidance with a detailed request for quotation for suppliers for tooling, integration and products of new or potential programs within corporate guide lines.
• Detailed analysis of quotations providing detailed presentations to corporate executive management recommending potential sources.
• Develop and provide guidance for negotiating competitive sourcing of suppliers for tooling of new programs.
• Develop and provide guidance for a detailed purchase order to suppliers within corporate policy and procedures.
• Develop and provide guidance to the manufacturing facility in selection of a strong team to have the ability to launch flawlessly.
• Coordinate and manage "run-offs" at equipment vendors against "accepted corporate criteria" as outlined in the terms and conditions of the purchase order ensuring full coherence of corporate polices procedures and practices.
• Responsible for the development of in-house equipment, fixtures and tooling.
• Develop and provide guidance to error proof all aspects of the manufacturing and operational process.
• Maintain a current knowledge of the overall aspects of the Manufacturing process, new technology, and processes, attending
training courses, trade shows and industry conferences as required.
• Ensure manufacturing and assembly processes comply with pertinent health, safety and environmental legislation, practices
and procedures.
• Responsible to protect own health and safety by working in compliance with established safe work practices and procedures.
• Supports in the development of Process flow charts, Control Plans, PFMEA, DFMEA and Proto-type builds.
• Support in the development of Preventative Maintenance Program for all manufacturing process equipment.
• Trouble shoot process/equipment related issues and fine tune process to eliminate process-induced defects.
• Review processing methods and provide continuous development of manufacturing techniques that will improve in-house
capabilities.
• Ensure good housekeeping for the department and work area is tidy and organized at all times.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement initiatives on all aspect of the job.
Back-up Duties:
• Perform other duties as required

Martinrea International Inc. is proud to provide employment accommodation during the recruitment process. Should you require any accommodations, please notify us if you are contacted for a job interview

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