DIE ENGINEER

Assists the Die Engineering Manager on programs from production tooling design to tool buy-off at tool

shop. Ensures all milestones and program responsibilities are met, enabling Gestamp NA to meet or

exceed customer requirements for quality timeliness and cost effectiveness.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Supports the Die Engineering Manager’s commitment to meet all objectives and measurables from

tool design approval to tool buy-off.

2. Ensures all die tooling is built to Gestamp NA standards in a timely manner, while meeting or

exceeding our customer quality expectations

3. Ensures production tool shop provides a realistic timeline using Gestamp NA approved format

4. Gathers / analyzes information to support weekly updates of tool progress from production tool shop

for each program

5. Immediately reports any issues to Die Engineering Manager, Program Manager and Plant Project

Engineer

6. Manage and resolve program assignments and open issues in timely manner, utilizing program open

issue matrix

7. Supports the plants in achieving acceptable long term capabilities

8. Ensures all proper information, check fixtures, and tryout material delivery and all other requirements

are met

9. Manages all engineering changes through tool shops.

10. Ensures early part requirements from tool shops are met.

Job Requirements

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

1. Technical degree preferred, or journeyman card with technical associates degree and 5 years

automotive experience

2. Five years automotive industry experience, preferably in stamping or assembly industry

3. Five years experience or understanding of tool design and process and / or die and equipment

construction

4. Understanding of statistical applications to manufacturing processes

5. Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office: Microsoft Word, Excel, Mail Exchange

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

1. A good knowledge of stamping dies, part processing, stamped component assembly processes, and

checking fixtures

2. Knowledge of Project Management principles.

3. Excellent interpersonal communicate skills, oral and written.

4. A dedication to teamwork and management by consensus and proactive in finding win-win solutions.

5. Leadership and organizational skills

6. Ability to effectively manage multiple projects simultaneously

7. Understanding of stamping dies, part processing, stamped component assembly processes, and checking fixtures

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS:

1. This job requires travel that may be for extended periods.

2. May be required to work extended hours on occasion.