Senior Tooling Engineer — Automotive Tooling Leader

Magna International; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global automotive company is seeking an experienced professional to manage tooling operations. The candidate will handle engineering drawings in AutoCAD and SolidWorks, oversee Tool Room activities, and drive continuous improvement initiatives. This role requires a bachelor’s degree in a technical field and over 5 years of automotive industry experience. A strong understanding of project management and excellent tooling skills are essential for success in this dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years related automotive experience with strong understanding of BIW build fit & function.
• Ability to analyze tooling, production, and subcontract requirements.
• Excellent skills regarding automotive product launches.

Responsibilities

• Support quoting and cost estimation by analyzing tooling requirements.
• Create and update engineering drawings using AutoCAD and SolidWorks.
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective action plans for tooling issues.
• Manage Tool Room operations including tooling procurement and usage tracking.

Skills

Project Management

Tooling skills

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Customer relationships

Interpersonal skills

Leadership skills

Computer skills

Education

Bachelor Degree in a technical related discipline

Certified Tool & Die Maker

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

CATIA V4/V5

Job description

A leading global automotive company is seeking an experienced professional to manage tooling operations. The candidate will handle engineering drawings in AutoCAD and SolidWorks, oversee Tool Room activities, and drive continuous improvement initiatives. This role requires a bachelor’s degree in a technical field and over 5 years of automotive industry experience. A strong understanding of project management and excellent tooling skills are essential for success in this dynamic environment.