Supplier Tooling Engineer

Inteva Products; Vandalia (OH); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive supplier is seeking a Supplier Tooling Engineer for their Vandalia Technical Center. This role is crucial in optimizing part design and tooling strategies, while collaborating with various engineering departments. The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor's degree in engineering, possess strong problem-solving and communication skills, and be proficient with tooling methodologies. Opportunities for cost savings and improvements will be a key focus, along with the support of supplier tooling processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or minimum of 5 years tooling industry experience required.
• Experience in stamping/plastic manufacturing preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks under demanding situations.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for Supplier Tooling strategies and quotations.
• Support Purchasing with supplier tooling quotes to ensure proper labor and machine rates.
• Maintain accurate tooling records in the Inteva Tooling Database.

Skills

Effective problem-solving skills

Proficient with standard PC software

Effective oral and written communication skills

Strong organization and documentation skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

CAD/NX/Solid Works software

Job description

POSITION TO BE FILLED FOR TROY, MI OR VANDALIA, OH

The Supplier Tooling Engineer will be responsible for Supplier Tooling strategies and quotations, while working with Product Engineering, Purchasing and Manufacturing Engineering to optimize part design and tooling strategies to reduce cost, improve quality and add value. Responsibilities include:

• Supplier Tooling for Stampings, Castings, Cold Forming, Spring Winding, Welding and Plastic components
• Ensure suppliers are compliant with Inteva Products’ Supplier Tooling processes, procedures, and forms
• Maintain accurate tooling records in the Inteva Tooling Database
• Communicate effectively with others utilizing appropriate methods including conference calls, e-mail, visits to ensure proper exchange of information
• Support Purchasing with supplier tooling quotes to ensure proper labor and machine rates are used per region
• Annual cost savings activities and opportunities
• Review supplier tooling refurbishment request and support sale activities to retrieve funds from the customer
• Support tool audits per customer requirements
• Support tool transfers to new suppliers

Position Requirements

REQUIRED

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or minimum of 5 years tooling industry experience required.
• Experience in stamping/plastic manufacturing preferred
• Position will require 25% travel to supplier locations both domestically and internationally.
• Works effectively in a team environment.
• Effective problem-solving skills.
• Proficient with standard PC software (MS office, MS Project)
• Ability to use CAD/NX/Solid Works software to review 3d models
• Apply GD&T
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Strong degree of self-motivation and self-direction.
• Strong organization and documentation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks under demanding situations

Education Requirement Engineering Bachelors Degree

Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time

Shift Days

Location Inteva Products, LLC - Vandalia Technical Center

Req Number ENG-25-00065

About the Organization Inteva Products is a leading global automotive supplier providing innovative, reliable, environmentally friendly products that enhance vehicle quality, safety and performance. Inteva has global resources for design, engineering, manufacturing and customer service for Closure Systems, Interior Systems, and Motors & Electronics. Formed in 2008, the tier-one supplier is focused on achieving sustained global growth, providing excellent customer service, and driving innovation. Inteva was founded on innovative solutions and the use of applied technology to drive value-based solutions. The company employs more than 8,000 people in 30 sites and maintains its World Headquarters in Troy, Michigan USA.


For more information, please visit www.intevaproducts.com.


Equal Opportunity Employer


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Category Engineering

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