Sr. Tooling Engineer

Magna International•Birmingham, AL

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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 organizational skills.
Strong leadership skills.

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 standardization.
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