Manufacturing Specialist (Tooling) - Aurora Corp
at our site in Aurora (Corporate Center)

Your Tasks
- Facilitate the design, quotation, build and installation of all tooling necessary to manufacture new products by working closely with vendors and KIRCHHOFF Automotive personnel.
- Works in conjunction with project team to ensure that tooling is sourced for new programs.
- Presents recommendations to sourcing team for final approval.
- Review new project orders, method plan, and simulation to meet/exceed method plan requirement on SPM or Blank size and feasibility.
- Liaises with vendors and monitor progress through design, build and installation stages of all new tooling necessary for new programs.
- Strong understanding of KIRCHHOFF Global Technical Standard Tooling to ensure tooling quality
- Responsible for following and maintaining CDB (CIM Database)
- Utilizes the experience and expertise of cross-functional team members to ensure tooling meets all cost, timing, quality, reliability and productivity requirements.
- Coordinates all tooling sample runs at both vendor and in-house locations.
- Ensures supplier provides all pertinent documentation including detail drawings and latest design data and forwards to appropriate departments.
- Communicates with the Program Managers in Canada, US and Mexico on all materials necessary for sample runs, prototypes, and try-outs.
- Ensures new tooling is modified accordingly as per engineering change requirements.
- Participates in APQP activities.
- Travels to various global locations and is available to spend extended periods of time as required.
- Any other reasonable request made by management.
Your Profile
- Demonstrate a sound understanding of advanced engineering for tool processes and dies
- Sound understanding of die method development and quotation
- Sound understanding of Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerance, IATF 16949 and ISO 14001 requirements
- Working knowledge of Advanced Quality Planning processes
- Ability to understand and work with CAD Data, simulation tools
- Possess excellent communications skills, both written and verbal
- Effective problem solving and decision making skills
- Ability to prioritize work in order to handle multiple tasks and changing priorities
- Hands on mentality
- Willingness and ability to travel internationally
- Works well in a team environment
- Effective presentation skills
- Excellent analytical skills and exercises sound judgement
- Computer skills, i.e. Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, SolidWorks/VISI/other CAD software, Teamcenter
Your Benefits
- Retirement Plan
- Perfect Attendance Award
- Service Awards
- Vacation and Extra Personal Paid Days
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Home and Auto Group Insurance program
- Supplier Discount on purchasing a new car
Your contact
Jenette Sciascia
KIRCHHOFF Automotive Aurora Corporate
200 Vandorf Sideroad
Aurora, ON, L4G3V2