Tooling Process Engineer - Automotive Manufacturing

Magna-International-6df39721; Sterling Heights (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Magna Powertrain is seeking a Tooling Engineer to design, develop, and launch tooling for manufacturing processes across stamping, molding, machining, and assembly. You will evaluate tooling performance, lead procurement and startup activities, and develop standardized work instructions and process parameters.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in engineering with 3–5 years’ related experience, CNC programming skills, GD&T proficiency, and strong problem-solving abilities.

Qualifications

• Experience creating Manufacturing Process Prints, Standard Work Instructions and Job Element Sheets.
• Experience with CNC programming; automotive engineering; transmission components & machining (turning & grinding).
• Familiarity with GD&T and ability to read technical drawings.
• Proficient in English communication (written and verbal).

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and launch tooling for manufacturing processes ( stamping, injection molding, machining, assembly ).
• Evaluate and improve tooling performance, reliability, and efficiency.
• Lead tooling procurement, installation, validation, and production startup activities.
• Develop process parameters, work instructions, and standardized operating procedures.
• Analyze production issues and implement corrective actions to improve quality and safety.
• Coordinate engineering changes and tooling modifications.
• Support new product launches through process development and tooling readiness activities.
• Collaborate with suppliers to ensure tooling is designed and built to specifications.
• Monitor key process metrics and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

CNC programming

GD&T

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

CNC lathe

CNC milling

AutoCAD

AS400

Microsoft Project

Job description

Magna Powertrain is seeking a Tooling Engineer to design, develop, and launch tooling for manufacturing processes across stamping, molding, machining, and assembly. You will evaluate tooling performance, lead procurement and startup activities, and develop standardized work instructions and process parameters.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in engineering with 3–5 years’ related experience, CNC programming skills, GD&T proficiency, and strong problem-solving abilities.