Role Description:

â Oversee tooling supplier APQP activities, including die design reviews, build timelines, cost control, and technical

    compliance, while driving cost reduction, productivity improvements, and die life optimization initiatives. 

â Collaborate with cross-functional departments (e.g., TRAM, Purchasing, Production, Quality, and Program Teams) in the   

    selection and sourcing of qualified metal forming and stamping tool suppliers, both locally and globally.      

â Lead the sourcing, technical evaluation, and performance assessment of new and existing stamping tool vendors to

    ensure capability, quality, and long-term sustainability.                                                                                                   

â Develop, maintain, and release standardized RFQ packages in coordination with Purchasing for all stamping tooling

    requirements, including new program dies, production tooling, engineering changes, and major die refurbishments.  

â Support and participate in local supplier die tryouts, ensuring tooling readiness and qualification prior to first-article

    approval and Customer pre-production launch builds.       

â Lead and support tooling and component qualification activities, including design reviews, process validation, capability

    studies as required.                                                                                                                             

â Develop and communicate detailed tooling development schedules, progress reports, and risk assessments to internal

    stakeholders, external suppliers, and program team members.                                                                   

â Conduct regular tooling follow-ups and on-site supplier visits, documenting progress, risks, and action items through formal

    contact and status reports.                                                                                                                

â Maintain accurate tooling schedules, tracking systems, and documentation to ensure all dies and components are fully

    released and production-ready.                                                                                                                                   

â Support supplier stamping operations through die tryouts, troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and resolution of forming,

    dimensional, and capability issues.                                                                                                                             

â Lead and coordinate tooling modifications, improvements, and corrective actions with external suppliers to address quality,

    performance, and production concerns.                                                                                                         

â Investigate and recommend design, material, and process improvements for problematic stamping tools across both new

    and existing programs.                                                                                                                                                    

â Develop, document, and deploy standardized methods, internal tooling standards, and best practices for metal forming

    tools to be used as supplier requirements for new die builds.                                                                                   

â Evaluate and introduce new technologies, software, and processes to enhance RFQ development, tooling specifications, target

    pricing, lead times, process control, and overall stamping component quality.

 

Requirements:

â Bachelor’s degree, or diploma in Mechanical Engineering from a recognized Canadian university or college or relevant

   work experience. 

â 3–5 years of experience in the design and manufacturing of complex, high-precision metal stamping tooling, preferably

   within the automotive industry.                                                                                                                                         

â Demonstrated automotive industry experience, with a strong understanding of high-volume production and quality

    requirements.     

â Proficiency in CAD and forming simulation software such as SolidWorks, Cimatron, AutoForm, or equivalent tools, along 

    with strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications

â Advanced working knowledge of GD&T, measurement techniques, material behavior, and metal forming processes and

    simulations.   

â Strong project management, problem-solving, and analytical skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-

    paced environment. 

â Proven ability to develop and maintain effective business relationships with a diverse base of global tooling and

    component suppliers.                                                                                                                                                  

â This position requires the successful candidate to have a valid Ontario issued driver’s license and passport.  The

    successful candidate would have to provide proof that s/he has a valid Ontario issued driver’s license and passport upon

    being hired.

â This position requires the Associate to leave TRQSS in support of technical issues with outside tooling/metal forming 

    vendors.

â When required, the Associate may be required to put forth the effort required to complete the task associated with his

    responsibilities which at times requires staying past his normal shift or coming in during odd hours of the day.