Tooling Engineer

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1. Develop Automation, Machining and Assembly Tooling sourcing strategies in conjunction with the Purchasing matched pair and ensure that those strategies are implemented successfully 

2. Coordinate GPDS (Global Product Development System) Part Pedigree Deliverables for all build events 

3. Ensure production tool timing and plans meet homeline delivery of tooling for TT requirement

4. Develop analytical tools and strategies to deliver BIC (Best in Class) tool performance and timing (Shop Performance Analytics, Benchmarking, shop development plans, Market Intelligence, targets, competitive bids, Low-Cost Country sourcing, etc.) 

5. Responsible for cost status and target in cooperation with GVT buyers, program, engineering, cost estimating and purchasing. 

     a. Identifies key opportunities to deliver efficiencies in vendor tooling. 

     b. Work closely with Vendor Tooling Purchasing Buyer to deliver efficient tooling 

6. Single point of contact and co-ordination regarding technical issues for suppliers and engineering on global vehicle programs for commodities assigned 

7. Resolves emerging issues by engaging Engineering, Program, STA, Purchasing, CE, part Suppliers, and Tool shops to drive GPDS timing deliverables with required pedigree parts. 

8. Manage positive relationships with the supply base and/or plant personnel by: 

      a. acting like a partner, being accountable, trusting and being trustworthy, communicating

with consistency, being fact based while driving for results, 

      b. thinking value not just price 

      c. Establish tone of ethical business operations to avoid any fraud, bribery or corruption in order to maximize the relationship value