Tooling Engineering (Automotive)

**Current opening for an existing vacancy**Company Overview:Tiercon Corp. is an automotive supplier committed to the design, manufacture and assembly of quality exterior trim and assembled systems used as original equipment in the automotive market. Headquartered in Stoney Creek, the plants have design, mold, paint, assembly and testing capabilities. Tiercon manages 5 sites across 2 cities employing approximately 550 people throughout Canada. Tiercon is seeking knowledgeable, self-directed, experienced and hardworking individuals interested in the automotive industry in Tooling Engineering.Job Summary & Reporting Structure:Reporting to the Director of Engineering, the Tooling Engineer is responsible for overseeing the design and manufacturing or modification of molds ensuring compliance to specifications.They will be responsible for new program tooling, current production tooling, engineering changes and major refurbishment of molds and at all times, ensuring the ongoing adherence to the policies and procedures outlined in the Health and Safety, Quality and Environmental Systems and encouraging continuous improvement wherever possible.Responsibilities:Execute all new tooling - design and manufacturing with direction from Program managerOversee the design and manufacturing or modification of molds ensuring compliance to specifications. Includes new program tooling, current production tooling, engineering changes and major refurbishment of moldsAttend all Tooling Design Review Meetings (TDRM) to ensure design criteria meets Tiercon's Mold Build SpecificationsAttend Customer Meetings to ensure parts designed for feasible tooling conditions.Attend Tool Trials at plant to ensure tools performing as designed/builtProvide Plant site Tool Engineering support for major moulding/tooling repairs and issues.Develop, maintain and issue standard RFQ packages with purchasing for the release of all new and current production tool requirementsProvide tooling schedules and reports to customers and associatesRegular tool follow up and frequent vendor visits, enforcing all Tiercon's mold specificationsAssist with external tryouts, qualifying molds prior to internal trialsVerify internal mold/component qualification process such as Design of Experiment (DOE) matrix and design reviewsDevelop the PM program for all mouldsInvestigate and recommend improvements to tooling requirements for new and existing programsMaintain the mold standards design and build specifications, updating as requiredEnsure all APQP and IATF16949 documentation relating to new moulds is updated and maintained Initiate new technologies to aid in creating improved lead times, process control and overall component qualificationsInterface with respective departments in the selection process of awarding molds with appropriate vendors locally and abroad. Includes the sourcing and evaluations of all current and new vendors for moldsSupport major mould repairs and liaison with plant tool maintenance, moulding and quality assurance on any requirements associated with the repairsFollow the repair of moulds where applicable transport moulds to local shops for repair (i.e. welding)Promote continuous improvement in all areasOther duties as assignedQualifications:EducationGrade 12 and trade school and or Engineering DegreeExperience5 - 8 years injection mould tooling build and design, Tooling Engineering and Maintenance an assetTechnical SkillsMould Making, Mould Design Multi Tasking, Detail Oriented, Strong MS Office, 3D Cad (viewing), ability to interface with the customer, ability to work independentlyCompensation & Benefits:Target Salary Mid-point: $105,000Competitive Health, Life and Dental benefits Upon hire3 month waiting period for retirement savingsTiercon Corp. is proud to be an inclusive and equal opportunity employer as set out in the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. At Tiercon we are committed to ensuring the workplace is free from discrimination. Tiercon Corp. welcomes and encourages applications from everyone including persons with disabilities. During our hiring process, we will notify job applicants that accommodations are available upon request. If a selected job applicant requests accommodation, Tiercon will consult with the individual and provide or arrange for the appropriate accommodation taking into account the applicant's disability-related needs. Please contact Tiercon Human Resources at Voir email sur tiercon.prevueaps.com Prevue ATS uses AI technology to match candidates to job opportunities. Please see the Terms of Service for full details#INDTC