Sr. Tooling Engineer

Magna International, Inc.; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Magna International, Inc. is seeking an experienced tool and die/engineering professional to drive tooling projects from planning to launch. You will prepare detailed drawings (AutoCAD, SolidWorks), lead root cause analyses, and coordinate Tool Room activities to ensure on-time delivery and quality.

In this role you will partner with cross-functional teams, uphold ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 standards, and contribute to process improvements and cost reductions in a dynamic automotive environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in a technical discipline or equivalent experience.
• Certified Tool & Die Maker and related automotive exposure.
• Strong knowledge of BIW build fit & function and die processes.

Responsibilities

• Apply laws, rules, regulations and internal policies.
• Research methods and sources of information for tooling projects.
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for tooling and production issues.
• Improve tooling life, product quality and process capability through redesign.
• Manage Tool Room operations including procurement, usage tracking and tool life analysis.
• Create and update detailed engineering drawings per standards (AutoCAD, SolidWorks).
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement.
• Ensure ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 compliance across engineering practices.

Skills

Project management

Tooling skills

Root cause analysis

Continuous improvement

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's in technical field

Certified Tool & Die Maker

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

CATIA V4/V5

CMM

Excel

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

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

• Applicable laws, rules, regulations and/or policies and procedures
• Research methods, techniques, and/or sources of information
• Excellent knowledge of principles, theories and practices of Project Management
• Excellent tooling skills from planning to launching
• Support quoting and cost estimation by analyzing tooling, production, and subcontract requirements.
• Create and update detailed engineering drawings using AutoCAD and SolidWorks according to engineering standards.
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective action plans for tooling and production‑related issues.
• Improve tooling life, product quality, and process capability through redesign and process optimization.
• Manage Tool Room operations including tooling procurement, usage tracking, and tool life analysis.
• Implement systems for accurate tool control, ordering, and usage monitoring.
• Mentor and train engineers, technicians, and Tool Room staff to strengthen internal expertise.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to drive continuous improvement, equipment upgrades, and process standardisation.
• Ensure all engineering practices comply with ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 standards.
• Excellent skills in equipment planning and installation for assembly equipment
• Excellent knowledge regarding quality expectations, planning and implementation within new projects
• Excellent skills regarding Automotive product launches
• Excellent product knowledge in Class‑A, B and C for the automotive industry
• Familiar with all quality related methods and tools such as but not limited to CPMP, APQP, FMEA, etc.
• Excellent customer relationships

Physical Demands

Some of the physical demands for this position include the ability to lift 40 pounds, the ability to stand and sit for prolonged periods of time, and occasional bending and stooping. Office environment in a manufacturing facility. 60% in the office, 40% on the shop floor.

Knowledge

• Bachelor Degree in a technical related discipline and/ or 5 plus years related automotive experience with sound understanding of BIW build fit & function
• Certified Tool & Die Maker and/or 5 years related work experience in a Class A metal stamping manufacturing environment
• Must have an understanding in the following areas: Die / die process, assembly tooling, welding & sealer applications, CMM & datum alignment, data processing & reporting, customer tolerancing concepts, working knowledge of catia V4/V5.
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Power Point, Project, Word.
• Strong interpersonal and organisational skills.
• Strong leadership skills.

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, colour, 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: Cosma International