at our site in Aurora (Corporate Center)
We are an international automotive supplier offering body solutions that make tomorrow’s mobility safe. With 8,000 employees worldwide, we develop and produce complex metal and hybrid structures for body-in-white and chassis, which make a decisive contribution to the optimum protection of all vehicle occupants in the event of a car accident. Our organization is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process. Accommodations for job applicants with disabilities will be provided upon request.”

Your Tasks

• Facilitate the design, quotation, build and installation of all tooling necessary to manufacture new products by working closely with vendors and KIRCHHOFF Automotive personnel.
• Works in conjunction with project team to ensure that tooling is sourced for new programs.
• Presents recommendations to sourcing team for final approval.
• Review new project orders, method plan, and simulation to meet/exceed method plan requirement on SPM or Blank size and feasibility.
• Liaises with vendors and monitor progress through design, build and installation stages of all new tooling necessary for new programs.
• Strong understanding of KIRCHHOFF Global Technical Standard Tooling to ensure tooling quality
• Responsible for following and maintaining CDB (CIM Database)
• Utilizes the experience and expertise of cross-functional team members to ensure tooling meets all cost, timing, quality, reliability and productivity requirements.
• Coordinates all tooling sample runs at both vendor and in-house locations.
• Ensures supplier provides all pertinent documentation including detail drawings and latest design data and forwards to appropriate departments.
• Communicates with the Program Managers in Canada, US and Mexico on all materials necessary for sample runs, prototypes, and try-outs.
• Ensures new tooling is modified accordingly as per engineering change requirements.
• Participates in APQP activities.
• Travels to various global locations and is available to spend extended periods of time as required.
• Any other reasonable request made by management.

Your Profile

• Demonstrate a sound understanding of advanced engineering for tool processes and dies
• Sound understanding of die method development and quotation
• Sound understanding of Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerance, IATF 16949 and ISO 14001 requirements
• Working knowledge of Advanced Quality Planning processes
• Ability to understand and work with CAD Data, simulation tools
• Possess excellent communications skills, both written and verbal
• Effective problem solving and decision making skills
• Ability to prioritize work in order to handle multiple tasks and changing priorities
• Hands on mentality
• Willingness and ability to travel internationally
• Works well in a team environment
• Effective presentation skills
• Excellent analytical skills and exercises sound judgement
• Computer skills, i.e. Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, SolidWorks/VISI/other CAD software, Teamcenter

Your Benefits

• Retirement Plan
• Perfect Attendance Award
• Service Awards
• Vacation and Extra Personal Paid Days
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Home and Auto Group Insurance program
• Supplier Discount on purchasing a new car

• Facilitate the design, quotation, build and installation of all tooling necessary to manufacture new products by working closely with vendors and KIRCHHOFF Automotive personnel.
• Works in conjunction with project team to ensure that tooling is sourced for new programs.
• Presents recommendations to sourcing team for final approval.
• Review new project orders, method plan, and simulation to meet/exceed method plan requirement on SPM or Blank size and feasibility.
• Liaises with vendors and monitor progress through design, build and installation stages of all new tooling necessary for new programs.
• Strong understanding of KIRCHHOFF Global Technical Standard Tooling to ensure tooling quality
• Responsible for following and maintaining CDB (CIM Database)
• Utilizes the experience and expertise of cross-functional team members to ensure tooling meets all cost, timing, quality, reliability and productivity requirements.
• Coordinates all tooling sample runs at both vendor and in-house locations.
• Ensures supplier provides all pertinent documentation including detail drawings and latest design data and forwards to appropriate departments.
• Communicates with the Program Managers in Canada, US and Mexico on all materials necessary for sample runs, prototypes, and try-outs.
• Ensures new tooling is modified accordingly as per engineering change requirements.
• Participates in APQP activities.
• Travels to various global locations and is available to spend extended periods of time as required.
• Any other reasonable request made by management