Manufacturing Engineer Tool & Die - Urgent

Position Description:
Execution of Tooling Procurement Process includes:
Early On-Boarding EOB executed on Components identified as requiring early feasibility by tool shops
Effective Sourcing Approach insured by validating tool shop capability
Capable tool shop identification to insure competitive bidding

Skills Required:
Develop tool sourcing strategies in conjunction with the Purchasing matched pair and ensure that those strategies are implemented successfully
Coordinate GPDS (Global Product Development System) Part Pedigree Deliverables for all build events
Ensure production tool timing and plans meet homeline delivery of tooling for TT requirement
Develop analytical tools and strategies to deliver BIC (Best in Class) tool performance and timing (Shop Performance Analytics, Benchmarking, shop development plans, Market Intelligence, Tool Timing Supermatrix, targets, competitive bids, Low-Cost Country sourcing, etc.)
Responsible for cost status and target in cooperation with GVT buyers, program, engineering, cost estimating and purchasing.
Identifies key opportunities to deliver efficiencies in vendor tooling.
Work closely with Vendor Tooling Purchasing Buyer to deliver efficient tooling
Single point of contact and co-ordination regarding Technical issues for suppliers and engineering on global vehicle programs for commodities assigned.

Skills Preferred:
Monitor technical depth and quality of supply base including follow-up on further development and establishment of back-up plan in case of risk
Develop a world class supply base for commodities assigned that is capable of delivering the quality, cost and timing objectives of Vehicle Operations and Manufacturing Operations product programs.
Identify and develop tool supply base for any emerging technologies working together with PD
Ensure long term partner suppliers are capable of meeting quality, cost, timing and technology expectations.
Interfaces with Global Vendor Tooling teams in North America, South America and International Markets Group to deliver Global and Regional programs, to exchange best practices, external part benchmarking and tool supplier information and tooling market conditions

Experience Required:
Previous experience with Tooling commodity and corporate business acumen
Ability to work with others and foster collaboration, Can-do positive attitude, self-motivated to take responsibility, Drive for results, strong technical competency
The following skills and experiences are recommended qualifications for this role: a. High degree of emotional intelligence b. Ability to manage multiple critical assignments with resilience to pivot nimbly when required
5+ Years of experience in tool related field (tool construction, assembly integration, manufacturing feasibility, processing, cost estimating)

Impeccable communication skills required
Strong negotiation skills

Experience Preferred:
Tool making (construction/design) experience either at tool shop level or Tier 1 Experience in costing/estimating tools either at tool shop level or Tier 1 Launch or production experience on tools Could be a tool maker who moved into design or Program management or Manufacturing engineer at an manufacturing site Basically an individual who knows tools construction best practices + how to estimates cost and timing builds of tools

Education Required:
College bachelor degree preferred, HS Diploma or GED required
Education Preferred:
Additional Safety Training/Licensing/Personal Protection Requirements:
Additional Information :
***POSITON IS HYBRID***