The Tooling Supplier Development Engineer is responsible for identifying, evaluating, and managing the sourcing of stamping, plastic injection molding and automation tooling. Tooling Supplier Development Engineer works within a cross-functional engineering team, dedicated to the design, development, and implementation of products, processes, and tooling to produce precision parts.
Client Details
Our Client is a specialized manufacturer based known for its expertise in precision metal components and advanced material technologies. The company has a long-standing reputation for developing and producing custom-engineered parts using precious and semi-precious metals. These components are widely used in industries such as medical devices, automotive, aerospace, electronics, and industrial controls.
Description
- Sourcing & Vendor Management: Identify and evaluate potential tooling suppliers or service providers, managing the sourcing process to secure high-quality tools at optimal cost and delivery terms. Foster strong relationships with tooling suppliers, ensuring clear communication, performance tracking, and adherence to project timelines and budgets.
- Tooling Design and Build Oversight: Oversee the design, development, and fabrication of tooling with external vendors, ensuring tooling solutions meet customer specifications, quality standards, production timelines and budget.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with internal teams (product design, manufacturing, quality assurance, etc.) to align tooling development with overall project requirements and production goals.
- Process Improvement: Drive continuous improvement initiatives in tooling development and supplier performance, exploring innovative solutions and new technologies that enhance efficiency. Focus on identifying opportunities for cost savings in tooling design and build processes while maintaining quality, performance, and compliance with industry standards.
- Quality Assurance & Compliance: Ensure that tooling suppliers adhere to required quality standards, certifications, and regulatory requirements (especially important in industries like medical and automotive).
Profile
- Proven experience in tooling design, vendor sourcing, and supplier management.
- Strong understanding of manufacturing processes (e.g., injection molding, stamping, machining).
- Knowledge of quality control standards and regulatory compliance, especially in medical and automotive sectors.
- Excellent communication, problem-solving, and project management skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional team environment.
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
- Minimum 5 years of tool design experience in stamping or plastic injection molding.
Job Offer
- A competitive salary range of $90,000 - $110,000
- Comprehensive benefits package.
- Opportunities for professional growth and development.
- Work within a team of passionate and talented individuals.
- A culture that values innovation, quality, and collaboration.
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