Turning Point Search is seeking an Engineering Manager for direct hire with a Tier 1, global, full-service supplier whose specialties are metal stamping, modular weld assemblies, BIW structures and components.

This person will manage the timeline, stamping, sourcing, engineering change process, and launch.

This is a full time, direct hire opportunity with base+bonus, as well as full benefits.

• Develop products, tools and processes utilizing the “state of the art” methods and techniques.
• Follow up projects to ensure that they are completed in a timely manner and meet the design intent.
• Stay abreast of customer engineering procedures and requirements (i.e. feasibility studies, durability testing as per ES SPECS, products validation, ECR, FMEAS, etc.).
• Serve as customer liaison to ensure that all customer needs are achieved; function as a key player in the plant operation to support other departments from a technical standpoint.
• Identify, address, follow up and close all issues.
• Prepare timelines and keep management informed of progress issues.
• Ensure during design that all safety features are implemented.
• Ensure IATF 19649 & ISO 14001 compliance.
• Designated manager responsible for the protection of intellectual properties.
• Ensure that other departments provide the appropriate support to the plant. For example: work instructions, set-up sheets, safe equipment, useable tools, and effective processes.

Required Skills:

• Minimum 10 years automotive experience including 5 years supervisory experience.
• Must have metal stamping industry background.
• College Degree in Mechanical Engineering or certified Tool & Die Maker with 10 years applicable experience.
• Thorough understanding of IATF 16949 and ISO 14001requirements.
  
• Familiar with software programs that deal with relevant engineering functions.
• General knowledge of provincial legislation affecting the workplace, e.g. health and safety.