Die Process & Development Engineer

Socket.dev; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 78,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

Magna International's Massiv Die-Form division in Canada is seeking an experienced stamping/tooling engineer to lead formability studies, die planning, and process optimization for high-quality automotive dies. You will coordinate with customers and suppliers, perform E-Reviews, and drive continuous improvement projects.

The role requires an engineering degree and hands-on stamping experience, with proficiency in GD&T, CAD (Catia), and simulation tools.

Qualifications

• Engineering Degree or minimum 5 years’ tooling/stamping experience.
• Strong knowledge of sheet metal formability and stamping die operations.
• Ability to interpret GD&T and relate to processing, development and springback compensation.
• Experience with stamping formability simulation tools (Autoform, PamStamp, LS-Dyna).
• Manufacturing knowledge of stamping processes and tooling.
• Strong CAD skills (Catia preferred; NX/Tebis an asset).
• WHMIS, fire safety, 5S, and ISO 9001/ISO 14001 training as prescribed by QEMS.

Responsibilities

• Ensure projects are delivered on time and meet Cosma quality standards and customer requirements.
• Manage timing updates in DQEP and communicate results.
• Lead and track tool allocations to ensure timing and quality.
• Communicate with customers and suppliers on development, in-process and completed jobs.
• Conduct E-Review gates for formability and part quality; provide feedback to vendors.
• Perform preliminary spring-back studies and generate NSR reports.
• Analyze Sigma studies and assess performance impact on parts.
• Review cosmetic analysis studies at E Review and provide corrections.
• Drive engineering review processes to ensure timely, high-quality deliverables and vendor accountability.
• Lead die planning reviews for nesting, clearance, and release for 3D processes.
• Support T1 and FPG activities; train other departments on processes.
• Audit KPIs and participate in Lessons Learned workshops to develop best practices.
• Lead correlation initiatives for formability and dimensional improvements.

Skills

Sheet metal formability

stamping die operations

GD&T interpretation

Autoform, PamStamp, LS-Dyna

CAD software (Catia/NX/Tebis)

ISO 9001 / ISO 14001 training

5S / WHMIS / safety training

Education

Engineering Degree

Tools

Catia

NX

Tebis

Job description

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What we offer:

At Magna, you can expect an engaging and dynamic environment where you can help to develop industry-leading automotive technologies. We invest in our employees, providing them with the support and resources they need to succeed. As a member of our global team, you can expect exciting, varied responsibilities as well as a wide range of development prospects. Because we believe that your career path should be as unique as you are.

Group Summary:

Cosma provides a comprehensive range of body, chassis and engineering solutions to global customers. Through our robust product engineering, outstanding tooling capabilities and diverse process expertise, we continue to bring lightweight and innovative products to market.

Job Responsibilities:

Massiv Die-Form, a division of Magna International, designs and builds medium to large cast automotive and hot stamping dies. Massiv Die-Form is proudly committed to manufacture products of the highest quality, reliability, maintainability and durability for the global automotive market through skilled and dedicated people focused on total customer satisfaction, ongoing protection of the environment and the profitable well-being of our company.

Salary Range: $78,000 - $104,170

Vacancy Status: Immediate Open Position

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensure projects are delivered timely and meet all Cosma standards, Customer specific standards and Customer requirements.
• Ensure timing is updated in DQEP system and communicated frequently
• Champion jobs allocated by manager to ensure timing and quality is met.
• Communicate with customers and suppliers in matters related to jobs in development, in process and completed.
• Validate current projects through E-Review gates for formability, process improvements and part quality. Give documented feedback and reviews to Vendors for corrective actions
• Perform preliminary spring-back studies to understand overall dimensional risk, measuring fixture concept and spring back compensation planning. Generate report with findings and planning (NSR doc)
• Analyze Sigma studies for performance and effect on each part.
• Perform and review cosmetic analysis studies at each E review, providing feedback/corrections.
• Drive the Engineering review process to ensure the deliverables are meet with quality, on time and hold the vendors accountable
• Perform functional die planning review for hard-touch, pad/post clearance for part nesting and other relevant details for successful release for 3D
• Support all T1 and FPG activities
• Train other departments with processes
• Audit and report KPI’s or department measurable
• Participate in all Lessons Learned activities including hosting workshops
• Develop Best practice or standards for commodities
• Lead Correlation activates or initiatives for the improvement of Formability or dimensional results
• Participating or leading any soft tool review
• investigate all VA/VE opportunities in the Engineering phase
• Root Cause all open FEA issues that surface from our Re-work system
• Perform other reasonable duties as required
• Comply with all Massiv rules and regulations any and all company policies, rules and regulations.
• Responsible to carry out duties for Health, Safety, and Environment in accordance with the HS&E Agreement for Employees - Addendum

SUPPORT

• Sales Department with
• Preliminary feasibility studies required
• Offsite events for Tech reviews
• Die processing
• Product change proposals
• Preliminary developmentsPreliminary blank sizes
• Program Managers with
• Engineering reviews
• Soft tool reviews
• Lessons learned meetings
• CAD department
• 3D cut data deliverables to ensure they are met with quality standards and on time
• Tooling Department with first part to gauge try out activities to match engineering package, for formability, dimensional correlation, and cosmetic correlation
• Quality Execution Team with
• Quality loop analysis and/or Root Cause analysis

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Day shift and overtime required.

SPECIFICATIONS AND TRAINING REQUIREMENTS:

• Engineering Degree or minimum 5 years’ experience in a tooling/stamping environment
• Understanding of sheet metal formability and stamping die operations
• Understand how to interpret GD&T. Relation to processing, development, and springback compensation
• Expert knowledge of running stamping formability simulation using one or more of the following software: Autoform, PamStamp, LS Dyna
• Manufacturing knowledge of stamping, and other process technologies
• Ability to interpret Metallurgical Failure modes for components/systems that have failed in testing.
• Strong CAD software knowledge ( Catia Preferred, NX or Tebis is an asset )
• Ability to use network or PC based computer systems (Microsoft preferred).
• Orientation, WHMIS, Fire Extinguisher, 5S, CI Suggestion Program, ISO 9001 & ISO 14001 training as prescribed by QEMS (see matrixes)

Awareness, Unity, Empowerment:

At Magna, we believe that a diverse workforce is critical to our success. That’s why we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We hire on the basis of experience and qualifications, and in consideration of job requirements, regardless of, in particular, color, ancestry, religion, gender, origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity. Magna takes the privacy of your personal information seriously. We discourage you from sending applications via email or traditional mail to comply with GDPR requirements and your local Data Privacy Law.

AI-Assisted Screening Disclosure

As part of our commitment to a fair, consistent, and efficient recruitment process, we may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in the initial screening of applications submitted through our Workday system. These tools help identify qualifications and experience that align with the role requirements. Please note that AI is used solely to support our recruiters. Final decisions are always made by the hiring manager and the hiring team. Importantly, no applicant data is shared externally through these AI tools. All information remains securely within our systems and is handled in accordance with our privacy and data protection policies.

Under conditions defined by applicable law, you may have the right to request an explanation of how AI is used to support decision-making.

If you have any questions or concerns about this process, feel free to contact our Talent Attraction team.

Worker Type: Regular / Permanent

Group: Cosma International