About us...

KIRCHHOFF AUTOMOTIVE MEXICO, SA DE CV is a leading company in the automotive industry with a long history of innovation and excellence in the manufacturing of automotive parts. We take pride in offering a collaborative and dynamic work environment that fosters the professional and personal growth of our employees. Location: Querétaro, Querétaro.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years' experience in the automotive industry as a tool & die maker with trouble shooting experience
• Demonstrate a sound understanding of advanced engineering for tool processes and dies
• Sound understanding of die method development and quotation
• Sound understanding of Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerance, IATF 16949 and ISO 14001 requirements
• Working knowledge of Advanced Quality Planning processes
• Ability to understand and work with CAD Data, simulation tools

Responsibilities

• Facilitate the design, quotation, build and installation of all tooling necessary to manufacture new products by working closely with vendors and KIRCHHOFF Automotive personnel.
• Works in conjunction with project team to ensure that tooling is sourced for new programs.
• Presents recommendations to sourcing team for final approval.
• Review new project orders, method plan, and simulation to meet/exceed method plan requirement on SPM or Blank size and feasibility.
• Liaises with vendors and monitor progress through design, build and installation stages of all new tooling necessary for new programs.
• · Strong understanding of KIRCHHOFF Global Technical Standard Tooling to ensure tooling quality
• Responsible for following and maintaining CDB (CIM Database)
• Utilizes the experience and expertise of cross-functional team members to ensure tooling meets all cost, timing, quality, reliability and productivity requirements.
• Coordinates all tooling sample runs at both vendor and in-house locations.
• Ensures supplier provides all pertinent documentation including detail drawings and latest design data and forwards to appropriate departments.
• Communicates with the Program Managers in Canada, US and Mexico on all materials necessary for sample runs, prototypes, and try-outs.

Additional Benefits and Perks:

• Professional growth opportunities.
• Collaborative work environment.
• Continuous training in cutting-edge technologies and processes.
• Attractive additional benefits.