Manufacturing Engineer Tool & Die

As part of our Manufacturing team, you'll help build the world-class, state-of-the-art smart vehicles the world expects from us.

Within our plants around the world, we're constantly developing new technologies and processes to further increase our efficiency.

That means we're continually seeking diligent, determined performers who think outside the box to help us find better and more efficient ways to manufacture our vehicles.

Position Description: * Execution of the OEM Vendor Tooling Procurement Process * 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 * Transparency ensured by use of OEM's Tool Break Down Sheets * Finalizing timely negotiations in support of Program Finance Freeze Responsibilities to include: * 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 * Resolves emerging issues by engaging engineering, program, STA, purchasing, CE, part suppliers, and tool suppliers to drive GPDS timing deliverables with required pedigree parts.

* Manage positive relationships with the supply base and/or plant personnel by: * Acting like a partner, being accountable, trusting and being trustworthy, communicating with consistency, being fact based while driving for results, * Thinking value not just price * Establish tone of ethical business operations to avoid any fraud, bribery or corruption in order to maximize the relationship value * . 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.

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