International Automotive Components

Senior Tooling Engineer (Injecting Molds / Molding)

Troy, MI · Senior

Sponsorship not specified$20k-$30kDetected 182 days ago

Project ManagementCustomer SupportLeadershipTime ManagementMicrosoft Office

About the role

General Description: Provide input and direction in the sourcing, design, construction, and launch of new tools, fixtures and equipment for future programs and current changes. Assist Tool-Room personnel and/or vendors in solving problems arising from production processes, tool tryouts and launching of new programs. Estimate, schedule and execute all
engineering changes of tooling, cost savings, etc. Co-ordinate these changes with Program Management, Manufacturing, Quality, Finance departments to ensure timely try-out and phase in periods to meet production schedule requirements or customers delivery dates. Provide technical support for product development and design. Use technology on new and current

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Experience with past program / interior trim component launches.
Excellent time management and project management skills Must have good written and oral skill sets, be proficient with Microsoft Office and other computer skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

Requires 5-8 years work experience with injection mold design, construction or build follow up for interior trim automotive components (Floor Consoles, Instrument Panels or Doors).
BS/BA required MA preferred Experience: Requires 5-8 years work experience with injection mold design, construction or build follow up for interior trim automotive components (Floor Consoles, Instrument Panels or Doors).

Assist Tool-Room personnel and/or vendors in solving problems arising from production processes, tool tryouts and launching of new programs.
Estimate, schedule and execute all engineering changes of tooling, cost savings, etc.
Provide technical support for product development and design.
Use technology on new and current processes and tools to meet or exceed customer specifications.
Stay informed of latest technologies with respect to tooling.
Experience with past program / interior trim component launches.
Ability to resolve issues quickly and to recognize and resolve threats to program objections.
Must have good negotiating skills.
Position involves reviewing and establishing tool costs with suppliers and OEM cost analyst.
Must be able to work independent of direct supervision, especially when away from the office.

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