Our client, a leading automotive part and tooling manufacturer currently requires a Tooling Engineer with extensive tier 1 automotive experience.
Location: Windsor, ON
Reporting To: Engineering Manager / Launch Manager
Position Summary
The Tier 1 Tooling Engineer manages the end-to-end tooling lifecycle—from initial RFQ and DFM to final PPAP approval and SOP (Start of Production). You will serve as the primary technical contact between our OEM customers (Stellantis, Ford, GM, VW) and our internal production teams. Your goal is to ensure all tooling is delivered on time, within budget, and capable of meeting rigorous automotive quality and cycle-time requirements.
Key Responsibilities
OEM Liaison: Lead technical reviews with OEM engineers to optimize part designfor manufacturing. Ensure all tooling designs align with specific customer standards (e.g.,Ford’s, GM or Stellantis’ Tooling Manuals).
APQP & PPAP Integration: Drive the tooling portion of the Advanced Product QualityPlanning (APQP) process. Ensure all tools are Production Ready; and meet PPAP(Production Part Approval Process) requirements.
Global Tooling Management: Oversee tool builds at local Windsor shops or internationalvendors (USA/Asia/Europe). This includes conducting onsite tool buy-offs and managing thelogistics of tool shipment and installation.
CapEx Budgeting: Manage multi-million-dollar tooling budgets. Track Actual vs.Quote; costs and manage Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) to ensure cost recoveryfrom the customer.
Root Cause Analysis: Utilize 8D, 5-Why, and Fishbone methodologies to solvecomplex tooling - related quality escapes or dimensional non-conformances.
Continuous Improvement: Optimize existing Tier 1 production lines by implementingautomated or quick-change systems to reducechangeover times (SMED).
Required Qualifications
Education: B.A.Sc. or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering accompanied with a technical tooling background is asignificant asset in the Tier 1 space. (Tool Designer/Toolmaker with a strong Tooling Engineering background will also be considered)
Experience: 5-10 years in a Tier 1 automotive stamping/tooling environment.
Quality Standards: Deep working knowledge of IATF 16949 and ISO 9001 standards.
Technical Proficiency: High-level mastery of NX, Catia, or SolidWorks for surfacingand Tool/die flow analysis.
GD&T Expert: Ability to interpret complex datum schemes and apply them to gauge andfixture design.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- RRSP match
- Vision care
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Windsor, ON: reliably commute or be willing to relocate with an employer-provided relocation package (required)
Experience:
- Stamping Tooling Engineering : 5 years (required)
Work Location: In person
