Vendor Tooling Cost Analyst, Warren, MI, General Motors. Engineer &dvlp innovative strategies to maximize part mfg processes, while optimizing vendor tool investment, component piece price, &logistics. Review, optimize &audit tool design &costs for stamped components; high pressure die cast (HPDC) components; interior trim – metallic components; chassis – metallic components; &tool technologies for forgings, progressive dies, sand casted processes, transfer dies, line dies, metal extrusion, bending, fixtures, &gages, using Siemens TcPCM tool costing software. Assist engineers in dvlpmt of vehicle interior/exterior trim components &related processes, assuring achievement of optimal acoustic performance, incldg reductions in “buzz, squeak, &rattle” related issues. Collaborate with Product Engrg to optimize component designs for efficient tool construction &reuse of existing parts throughout Global Vehicle Dvlpmt Process. Interface with Product Engrg, Program Execution Teams, Purchasing, Mfg, &other cross-functional groups to realize optimal tooling engrg strategies. Associate, Mechanical Engrg Technology or Manufacturing Engrg Technology. 24 mos’ exp as Tooling Auditor, Tooling Technologist, or related, auditing tool design &costs for stamped components; HPDC components; interior trim – metallic components; chassis – metallic components; &tool technologies for forgings, progressive dies, sand casted processes, transfer dies, line dies, metal extrusion, bending, fixtures, &gages. Mail resume to Ref#148, GM Global Mobility, 300 Renaissance Center, MC:482-C32-D44, Detroit, MI 48265.