Stamping Technologist

Minth North America, Inc.; Windsor; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Job summary

Minth North America, Inc. is seeking a Stamping Technologist to join our automotive stamping team in Windsor, Ontario.

You will establish stamping process parameters, SOPs, inspection requirements, and technical documentation to drive product quality and process capability. Responsibilities include analyzing and resolving stamping defects, performing root-cause analysis with 5-Why/8D, optimizing press and die conditions, supporting PFMEA/Control Plans, and training stamping supervisors and

Qualifications

• 3+ years automotive stamping process or manufacturing engineering experience.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with cross-functional communication.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, and material specifications.
• Experience with stamping defects and process optimization.
• Familiarity with PFMEA, Control Plans, SPC, MSA, and 8D problem solving.
• Proficiency with forming-simulation software is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Establish stamping process parameters, SOPs, inspection requirements, and technical documentation.
• Analyze and resolve stamping defects (cracking, wrinkling, springback, splitting, scratching, dents, burrs, dimensional deviations).
• Collaborate with Tooling, Production, Quality, Maintenance, and Product Engineering teams to resolve process and production issues.
• Conduct root-cause analysis and implement containment, corrective, and preventive actions using 5-Why, Fishbone, 8D, and other problem-solving tools.
• Optimize press parameters, die conditions, lubrication, material flow, cycle time, scrap rate, and material utilization.
• Monitor stamping process capability and production performance and implement continuous improvement actions.
• Participate in product and engineering change reviews and coordinate the required process and tooling modifications.
• Support equipment and die capability studies, trial production, dimensional validation, and customer sample submissions.
• Prepare and maintain process flow diagrams, PFMEAs, Control Plans, work instructions, parameter sheets, and technical reports.
• Provide technical training and guidance to stamping supervisors, technicians, die makers, and production operators.
• Ensure compliance with company requirements and applicable occupational health and safety regulations in Ontario.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Cross-functional communication

English communication

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s or College Diploma in Mechanical/ Manufacturing Engineering or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

CATIA

NX

AutoForm

Job description

Our operations team is expanding and looking to add a Stamping Technologist. We are looking for a dynamic and driven candidate who is interested in joining a fast-growing global company in the automotive sector.

• Establish stamping process parameters, standard operating procedures, inspection requirements, and technical documentation.
• Analyze and resolve stamping defects, including cracking, wrinkling, springback, splitting, scratching, dents, burrs, and dimensional deviations.
• Work closely with Tooling, Production, Quality, Maintenance, and Product Engineering teams to resolve process and production issues.
• Conduct root-cause analysis and implement containment, corrective, and preventive actions using 5-Why, Fishbone, 8D, and other problem-solving tools.
• Optimize press parameters, die conditions, lubrication, material flow, cycle time, scrap rate, and material utilization.
• Monitor stamping process capability and production performance and implement continuous improvement actions.
• Participate in product and engineering change reviews and coordinate the required process and tooling modifications.
• Support equipment and die capability studies, trial production, dimensional validation, and customer sample submissions.
• Prepare and maintain process flow diagrams, PFMEAs, Control Plans, work instructions, parameter sheets, and technical reports.
• Provide technical training and guidance to stamping supervisors, technicians, die makers, and production operators.
• Ensure compliance with company requirements and applicable occupational health and safety regulations in Ontario.

To be a qualified candidate, you must have the following:

• College diploma or bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Forming, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field.
• At least three years of automotive stamping process or manufacturing engineering experience.
• Strong knowledge of sheet-metal forming, stamping presses, progressive dies, transfer dies, or large stamping dies.
• Experience troubleshooting common stamping defects and optimizing forming processes.
• Ability to interpret product drawings, die drawings, GD&T requirements, material specifications, and dimensional reports.
• Familiarity with high-strength steel and automotive body-structure manufacturing processes.
• Knowledge of APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, Control Plans, SPC, MSA, and 8D problem-solving.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, CATIA, NX, AutoForm, or other relevant engineering and forming-simulation software is an asset.
• Strong analytical, hands-on problem-solving, project coordination, and cross-functional communication skills.
• Good English communication skills and the ability to prepare technical documents and reports.
• Ability to support shifts, overtime, weekends, and travel when required during project launches.
• Must be legally authorized to work in Canada.

Key to being successful in this role:

• Experience with an automotive Tier 1 supplier or large stamping manufacturer.
• Experience with steel battery enclosures, automotive body structures, or structural safety components.
• Experience with 1,500 MPa high-strength steel forming and springback control.
• Knowledge of automated press lines, robotic material handling, and die-change systems.
• Mandarin-English bilingual communication skills.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods during the workday.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and tooling as required.
• Ability to work around stamping presses, production machinery, noise, and manufacturing equipment.
• Ability to safely use hand tools, power tools, measuring equipment, and other tooling-related equipment.
• Must be able to follow all required PPE and workplace safety requirements.

Why work for Minth? Here are the advantages of working at Minth.

• International development platform
• Dynamic and efficient team
• All-round personal improvement
• Personalized humanistic care
• Diversified working atmosphere
• Modern office setting
• Competitive compensation packag e