Tooling Project Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

We are seeking a Tooling Project Engineer responsible for managing relationships with Tooling and

Equipment suppliers. This role involves monitoring and analyzing the General Assembly’s supplier network,

assessing their performance against key metrics, and identifying cost-saving opportunities and areas for

improvement. You will research and identify new supplier capabilities, quality standards, pricing, and timing to ensure they add value. This position requires collaboration with the purchasing and supply chain team, technical leads, and execution teams. Additionally, the selected candidate will serve as a resource for colleagues with less experience.

This role requires an elevated level of independent judgment, initiative, creativity, and the ability to manage multiple estimates, with a focus on identifying accurate cost estimates and proposing cost reductions.

What You will Do:

• Analyze and interpret data to inform sourcing decisions, track key performance indicators (KPIs), and measure the performance of current tooling and equipment suppliers.
• Collaborate with the Engineering and Execution teams to ensure KPIs are suitable for quantifying and tracking value creation.
• Maintain and create KPIs for both current and future suppliers.
• Conduct quantitative analysis to evaluate supplier scalability and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Partner with suppliers to ensure they meet delivery and quality standards and collaborate on resolving any issues that arise.
• Prepare monthly reports on supplier performance, status, and operations.
• Develop and implement continuous improvement plans, identifying underperforming areas and potential development opportunities.
• Define, create, and maintain standardized work instructions.
• Analyze, organize, and comprehend large data sets in various formats.

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)

• Bachelor’s degree is required. Preferably in Engineering.
• At least 5 years of relevant experience in KPI management within automotive manufacturing/engineering or automotive purchasing.
• Strong analytical skills with a data-driven approach to problem-solving.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, with experience in KPI tracking.
• Experience using reporting, KPI tracking, or data visualization tools to support business decisions.
• Project management experience.
• Automotive tooling experience, such as tooling builds or tooling designs.
• Launch experience.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)

• Knowledge of General Assembly operations, with experience in Production, Maintenance, and Manufacturing Engineering.
• A driven individual with excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to elicit change.
• Strong analytical, computer, presentation, and problem-solving skills.
• Proven project management skills, with the ability to coordinate multiple activities simultaneously, set priorities, and manage deliverables.
• A solid understanding of manufacturing processes and engineering principles.

Branex Group is a Minority-owned Technical Staffing firm headquartered in Auburn Hills, MI. We are a Certified Women’s Owned Business through the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC). We specialize in Engineering, Information Technology, Robotics, Human Resources, and Finance opportunities across the United States.

Branex Group is committed to being an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We ensure all applicants and employees are considered without discrimination or harassment based on race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status, genetics, or any other protected characteristic by State and Federal laws.

Branex Group offers the following benefits:
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision insurance
- Paid time off
- 401(k)

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Company Description

Branex Group is a Minority-owned Technical Staffing firm headquartered in Auburn Hills, MI. We are a Certified Women’s Owned Business through the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC). We specialize in Engineering, Information Technology, Robotics, Human Resources, and Finance opportunities across the United States.\r\n\r\nBranex Group is committed to being an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We ensure all applicants and employees are considered without discrimination or harassment based on race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status, genetics, or any other protected characteristic by State and Federal laws.\r\n\r\n\r\nBranex Group offers the following benefits:\r\n- Medical Insurance\r\n- Dental Insurance\r\n- Vision insurance\r\n- Paid time off\r\n- 401(k)\r\n\r\n This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.