Senior Tooling Engineer - New Model Programs

Forge Consulting Group; Windsor; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A consulting firm in Ontario is recruiting a Senior Tooling Engineer to join their New Model Team. This role involves coordinating product launches, managing tooling and equipment, and supporting junior engineers. Ideal candidates have program management experience, a background in stamping and welding processes, and preferably an engineering education along with Tool and Die certification. Competitive compensation and opportunities for growth are offered.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in program management.
• Background in stamping and welding processes.

Responsibilities

• Support the New Model Team in coordinating product launches.
• Manage sourcing and tracking of equipment, tooling, and weld fixtures.
• Utilize Microsoft Project to manage timelines and deliverables.
• Participate in design reviews to ensure tooling meets specifications.
• Procure materials for early builds.
• Conduct tool buy-offs at supplier locations.
• Participate in APQP meetings for timely delivery.
• Track and approve engineering changes.
• Collaborate on sourcing of tooling packages.
• Mentor junior engineers.
• Assist in achieving departmental goals.

Skills

Program management

Stamping processes

Welding processes

Education

Post-secondary education in Engineering

Tool and Die certification

Tools

Microsoft Project

Job description

Overview

Senior Tooling Engineer – New Model Programs – Location: Windsor, Ontario

Forge Consulting Group is currently recruiting a Senior Tooling Engineer to join our client’s New Model Team in Windsor, Ontario. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated and experienced engineering professional to contribute to new product launches within a fast-paced, high-performing environment. This role is ideal for someone who thrives on collaboration, problem-solving, and driving tooling excellence throughout new program development.

Our client offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, along with strong opportunities for career growth and advancement.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the New Model Team in coordinating and executing successful product launches
• Manage sourcing and tracking of equipment, tooling, and weld fixtures
• Utilize Microsoft Project to manage timelines and deliverables
• Participate in design reviews and ensure all tooling meets required specifications
• Procure materials for early builds and customer part requirements
• Conduct tool buy-offs at supplier and internal shop locations prior to shipping
• Participate in APQP meetings to ensure timely delivery of tools and parts
• Track, implement, and gain approval for all engineering changes to tooling
• Collaborate with purchasing on quoting and sourcing of tooling packages
• Oversee and support Manufacturing Engineers with assignments and deliverables
• Mentor junior engineers to ensure quality execution of duties
• Assist the Manager of New Product Development in achieving departmental goals

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• Proven experience in program management
• Background in stamping and welding processes

Preferred:

• Tool and Die certification
• Post-secondary education in Engineering

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Forge Consulting is a growth-oriented organization determined to enable our people to realize their potential. Our office culture fosters a friendly, open-minded workplace where employees are encouraged to find balance with their personal and work life. As a member of a dynamic, energy driven team, each employee is eager to learn, valued for their contributions, and approaches each day excited to grow themselves and the company further.