Sr. Tooling Engineer, Stamping

Description:
As a key member of the Global Manufacturing Engineering Team, the Sr. Tooling Engineer position oversees homeline trial scheduling, die quality improvements, and vendor collaboration to ensure tooling meets performance standards. Key duties include managing stamped panel changes, resolving tooling issues, reviewing new die builds, and optimizing processes for efficiency and quality.

Responsibilities:

Coordinate and oversee homeline trial scheduling, ensuring alignment with internal teams and vendors, availability of required resourced, and timely execution
Implement and manage required changes to stamped panels based on feedback from BIW and Quality Teams during launch, collaborating with vendors and the Tool and Die team to ensure quality requirements are met
Collaborate with the Tool and Die Team to resolve open issues on tools, working closely with vendors to ensure all concerns are addressed and tooling meets quality and performance standards
Collaborate with vendors on new die builds by reviewing simulation, die process, die design, manufacturing, buyoff, and homelining
Must have a strong understanding of simulation and die processes while maintaining proficiency in die design, manufacturing, buyoff and homelining Work with materials team on planning for new programs and addressing quality investigationsWork with vendors to ensure all targets, including quality and performance, are achieved prior to die shipping
Manage project schedules, identify risks and opportunities, and ensure all necessary activities are in place to meet deadlines
Establish and refine process to enhance die performance, reduce downtime, and improve overall operational efficiency

Requirements:

Experience with launching new programs
Knowledge of tandem press operations including part transfer automation flow through entire press line
Understanding of stamping processes, design & build is requiredUnderstanding of GD&T & BIW assembly processes
Demonstrates leadership, teamwork & communication skills
Knowledge of production & quality control procedures
Strong time management skills
Understands material properties for steel & aluminum, experience with stainless steel preferred
Able to work with multiple teams & establish / maintain supplier relationships & performance