Aegis Worldwide · 4 weeks ago
Supplier Tooling Engineer
Troy, MI
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$110K/yr - $135K/yr
5+ years expAegis Worldwide is seeking an experienced Supplier Tooling Engineer to support the plastics supplier side of the business at a corporate level. This role is critical in managing supplier tooling for exterior automotive products and involves working directly with suppliers to ensure compliance and cost-effectiveness in tooling solutions.
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Responsibilities
Manage supplier tooling for exterior product manufacturing processes, including:
Injection molding
Blow molding
Stampings
Castings
Cold forming
Spring winding
Welding and plastic components
Work directly with suppliers to review tooling designs, mold flow analysis, specifications, and pricing
Evaluate tooling options and select the most reliable and cost-effective supplier solutions
Read and interpret engineering drawings and product specifications to determine tooling requirements
Support the purchasing team by developing tooling quotes and comparing regional costs (U.S., Mexico, China, etc.)
Ensure suppliers are compliant with internal tooling processes and procedures
Maintain accurate tooling records within internal systems (including tooling databases and ERP platforms)
Generate purchase orders, tooling tags, and documentation for new and existing tools
Identify and document obsolete or outdated tooling
Support internal and customer audits and communicate findings back to suppliers
Collaborate cross-functionally with manufacturing engineering, purchasing, and supplier management teams
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering
5+ years of experience in a Supplier Tooling or Tooling Engineering role within plastics manufacturing
Strong technical background reviewing tooling designs, blueprints, and specifications
Experience working with global suppliers and understanding tooling costs across different regions
Strong communication skills with the ability to work cross-functionally and with external suppliers
Preferred
Automotive or medical device experience
Familiarity with ERP or tooling management systems (experience with Plex is a plus)
Packaging, food & beverage plastics experience not preferred
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
PTO starting at 2 weeks, plus an additional week off between Christmas and New Year’s
Additional PTO accrual with tenure (up to 25 days total)
Collaborative, stable organization with long-term growth and new program launches
Company
Aegis Worldwide
Aegis Worldwide is a staffing agency that offers employment opportunities and recruitment services to job seekers.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Devin Hussey, SHRM-CP
Human Resources Business Partner
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