Tooling Engineer

Magna-International-6df39721; Milton; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Emergency paid days

Paid personal days

Extended health benefits

RRSP matching

Profit sharing

Job summary

Magna is hiring a Tool & Die Maker for Karmax Heavy Stamping Die operations in Canada. Role requires 5+ years post-apprenticeship, design review, and strong CAD/GD&T skills. Travel internationally for project support and tool delivery is expected.

You'll ensure tool shop timelines, assist in quotes, and drive continuous improvement within a manufacturing environment. Competitive salary and benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Tool and Die Maker with 5+ years’ experience post-apprenticeship.
• 5+ years in Project Management or leadership ensuring on-time tool/die delivery.
• Ability to read customer drawings and GD&T using CAD.
• Proficient with measurement tools in automotive stamping.
• Willingness to travel internationally for projects.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and CAD systems.

Responsibilities

• Support quotes with feasibility, costing, and stamping considerations.
• Assist Program Managers by quoting, assessing, and coordinating changes.
• Perform tool shop visits to ensure timely tool/die delivery.
• Conduct die design reviews adhering to Karmax standards.
• Ensure updated tool shop timelines for sample parts and tooling.
• Coordinate tool tryouts in Karmax presses for pre-production.
• Support material usage and CI/CR activities for improvement.
• Ensure compliance with Ontario laws and company policies.
• Work within Karmax Associate Handbook guidelines.
• Accept other duties as required; operate in varied locations.

Skills

Tool and Die Maker

Project Management

Reading drawings & GD&T

CAD knowledge

Measurement tools proficiency

Travel international

MS Office

CAD systems proficiency

Education

Formal apprenticeship completed

Tools

CAD software

MS Office

Job description

Job descriptions may display in multiple languages based on your language selection. 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

• Support new business quotes with part feasibilities, and costing; be able to calculate coil strip widths and feed lengths, set number of stations required, estimate tonnage requirements, run and interpret stamping simulations, and formulate detailed RFQs.
• Assist Program Managers by quoting, assessing and coordinating engineering changes driven by the customer and internal activities.
• Performing tool shop visits to ensure timely delivery of high-quality production tools and dies.
• Conduct die design reviews with the cross functional team ensuring the Karmax Heavy Stamping Die Standards are being adhered to while providing a robust design which givens consideration to both part quality, production capabilities and maintenance of the tool.
• Ensure tool shops are providing updated timelines to ensure timelines to ensure timely delivery of the sample parts and completed tools.
• Co-ordinate and conduct tool tryouts in Karmax presses to support pre-production requirements and buy-off procedures.
• Support material utilization and CI/CR activities for continuous improvement.
• Ensure that he/she is in full compliance with the laws of Ontario and/or any other location while representing Karmax during the use of Karmax provided equipment.
• Work within the guidelines of the Karmax Associate Handbook.
• IATF16949 and ISO14001 awareness and adherence.
• Lean Manufacturing and 5S concepts awareness and adherence.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and workplace safety.
• Accepts personal responsibility to plan and conduct their work safety in compliance with the Occupational Health & Safety Act as well as company policies and guidelines.
• Responsible for good housekeeping in your area.
• Other duties as required.
• WORK ENVIRONMENT Must be able to work in various locations within and outside the Manufacturing Plant Must be able to work outside of normal office hours to meet needs of assigned departments of responsibility with a Minimum amount of Supervision Lifting up to 20 kgs Exposed periodically to elements such as temperature and noise Office environment within a manufacturing operation.

Minimum Job Requirements

• Tool and Die Maker with minimum 5 years’ experience beyond completion of formal apprenticeship.
• Minimum 5 years in Project Management or in a leadership role involving follow-up on tools and dies using timelines and open issues matrixes to ensure timely delivery of high-quality low-cost tooling.
• Capable of reading and interpreting customer parts drawings and specifications including material specs, performance expectations and GD&T using CAD.
• Must be proficient in the use of all forms of measurement tools used in the automotive stamping industry including vernier calipers, micrometers, checking fixtures and attribute gauges.
• Must be able to travel internationally to support any project/customer requirements.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Products and working knowledge of CAD Systems.

Employees at Karmax enjoy many different company benefits including:

• A great work experience with a diverse and dedicated workforce
• A strong focus on safety and health and wellness (fitness membership discounts, subsidized cafeteria, and year-round access to a private park)
• Ten (10) Emergency paid days
• Six (6) paid personal days
• Competitive extended health benefits
• Group RRSP matching program
• Profit Sharing Plan
• Team appreciation lunches and events
• Education Reimbursement Program
• Continuous Improvement and Development Culture

Base Salary Range: $90,000 to $102,000

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.

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

We see a future where everyone can live and move without limitations. That’s why we are developing technologies, systems and concepts that make vehicles safer and cleaner, while serving our communities, the planet and, above all, people. In the right environment, your ideas can turn into industry-changing automotive technologies and improve the lives of people around the world. Let's create the future of mobility, together.

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