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.
Interfaces with Global Vendor Tooling teams in North America, South America and International Markets Group to deliver Global and Regional programs, to exchange best practices, external part benchmarking and tool supplier information and tooling market conditions
Experience Required:
Previous experience with Tooling commodity and corporate business acumen
Ability to work with others and foster collaboration, Can-do positive attitude, self-motivated to take responsibility, Drive for results, strong technical competency
High degree of emotional intelligence
Ability to manage multiple critical assignments with resilience to pivot nimbly when required
5+ Years of experience in tool related field (tool construction, assembly integration, manufacturing feasibility, processing, cost estimating)
Experience in cross-functional OEM roles would be advantageous, with strong grasp of GPDS
Impeccable communication skills required
Strong negotiation skills
Experience Preferred:
Tool making (construction/design) experience either at tool shop level or Tier 1
Experience in costing/estimating tools either at tool shop level or Tier 1
Launch or production experience on tools
Could be a tool maker - who moved into design or Program management or Manufacturing engineer at an manufacturing site
Basically an individual who knows tools construction - best practices + how to estimates cost and timing builds of tools
Education Required:
College bachelor degree preferred, HS Diploma or GED required
Additional Information:
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