Manufacturing Specialist - Aurora Corp
at our site in Aurora (Corporate Center)
We are an international automotive supplier offering body solutions that make tomorrow's mobility safe. With 8,000 employees worldwide, we develop and produce complex metal and hybrid structures for body-in-white and chassis, which make a decisive contribution to the optimum protection of all vehicle occupants in the event of a car accident.
Our organization is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process. Accommodations for job applicants with disabilities will be provided upon request.”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 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.
- Contributes to a safe, clean and comfortable work environment that complements the Occupational Health and Safety Act by ensuring the principles of the 5S discipline (simplify, separate, sanitize, standardize and support) are supported and adhered to.
- Ensures he/she is in full compliance with the laws of Ontario and/or any other province or state, while representing KIRCHHOFF Automotive or during the use of any KIRCHHOFF Automotive provided equipment.
Your Profile
- Certified Tool & Die Maker, University Degree or College Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent job related experience
- Minimum 10 years’ experience in the automotive industry
- Minimum 5-10 years’ experience for managing successfully tooling programs in a global supply base
- Sound understanding and minimum 7 years’ experience of advanced engineering for tool processes and dies esp. utilizing simulation software
- 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
- Excellent blue-print reading ability
- Ability to understand and work with CAD Data, simulation tools and Wire Frame drawings
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
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