Senior Tooling Specialist

Magna International; Bradford West Gwillimbury; On-site; CAD 95,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental benefits

Profit Sharing

Group RRSP Program

Life Insurance and AD&D

Cellphone data plan

Employee discounts

Job summary

Magna Mechatronics, Mirrors & Lighting in Ontario, Canada seeks an experienced Tooling Engineer to lead tooling design, PFMEA development, and cross-functional collaboration across Quality, Manufacturing, and Finance. The role focuses on tool modification projects, cost control, and timely delivery within high-volume production settings.

The candidate will provide guidance on tooling PFMEAs, maintain records, and support supplier and customer interactions to ensure program success.

Qualifications

• Certified Tool and Die Maker with 5 years of experience.
• Minimum 7 years of design experience.
• Proficient in VISI or related CAD software.
• Strong GD&T knowledge and CMM layouts.
• Experience creating tooling PFMEAs.
• DFSS/Six Sigma experience preferred.
• Cross-functional experience with Quality, Manufacturing, Design, and Finance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee tooling improvements with the team.
• Coordinate with toolmakers and leaders to complete tooling through TRN.
• Monitor and analyze key tasks and costs across phases of tool modification.
• Outline timelines, monitor and report monthly on activities (internal and external).
• Manage budgets and contribute to margin improvements.
• Provide guidance on tooling decisions and PFMEA requirements.
• Maintain tooling records and provide drawings to toolmakers.

Skills

Tooling design

Design experience

VISI CAD

GD&T

CMM layouts

PFMEA

Six Sigma / DFSS

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Project management

Education

Certified Tool and Die Maker

Tools

PFMEA methods

DVP&R

DFSS/ Six Sigma tools

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:

The Mechatronics, Mirrors and Lighting group specializes in automotive technologies that are driving the future of mobility. Combining a deep systems knowledge to develop unique vehicle access experiences, intelligent visions systems and advanced automotive lighting technologies, MML’s expertise light the path to innovation, safety and styling.

Job Responsibilities:

• Oversee and guides tooling improvement modifications with team
• Utilize toolmakers and team leaders to assist or complete critical tooling through TRN process
• Manage, monitor and analyse key tasks, activities and cost through the multiple phases of the tool modification process
• Outline timing, monitor and report (monthly) all activities (internal and external)
• Total program costs/budgets
• Creates tooling PFMEA’s on all new projects
• Disposition of obsolete tooling with OEM’s
• Manage Open issues (tooling related – departmental / TRN’s )
• Meeting report outs
• Coordination of cross-functional team responsibilities (internally and externally) for tooling issues.
• Involvement in customer negotiations
• Manage spare component acquisitions for all new tooling projects
• Assist in Departmental Process Changes
• Maintain / monitor all electronic tooling records. Provides directions to other tooling specialists
• Provide toolmakers with drawings
• Meet or exceed budget and improve contribution margin
• Utilise Company and Customer Timing Plans, Time/Resource Activity Plans
• Provide guidance to Management in all Program tooling related decisions.
• Assist in ensuring spares are set to correct minimum/maximum levels at the beginning of all new programs.
• Assist in set up of PM for tooling
• Maintain a confidential and professional demeanour at all times
• Work in a safe manner at all times including the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Abide by company rules and policies as set out in the Employee Handbook
• Meet all customer commitments and all customer milestones
• Update Lessons Learned database
• Provide direction on current production tooling to help resolve issues.
• Perform other duties as required

Qualifications Required:

• Certified Tool and Die Maker with 5 years of experience
• 7 years minimum of design experience
• Fully knowledgeable in VISI or related CAD software
• Full understanding of GD&T principles and CMM layouts
• Well organized and follow design best practices
• Good problem-solving skills
• Capable of multi-tasking many projects at once
• Must have capability to create tooling PFME’S
• Project management experience considered an asset
• Experience in the field of high volume production mechanical devices
• Cross function experience, including Quality Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Design and Financials
• DFSS and/or six sigma experience preferred
• Familiar with the following tools: D/PFMEA, DFM, VA/VE, DOE, DVP&R, PPA

Salary Range:
$95,000 - $105,000

Vacancy Status:
Immediate, Open Position

Site Benefits:

• Conveniently close to Highway 400
• Medical and dental benefits
• Profit Sharing (EEPPP) and Group RRSP Program
• Company Paid Basic Life Insurance and AD&D
• Corporate Plans for Roger’s Cellphone Data Plan
• Employee Discounts: Auto and Home Insurance, Retail, Restaurants, etc

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:

Magna Mechatronics, Mirrors & Lighting