Technical Specialist (Stamping)

Job Title: Technical Specialist
Job Type: Contract-to-Hire (Full-Time upon conversion)
Location: Windsor, Ontario (Onsite)
Salary: $75,000 – $110,000 CAD/year
Schedule: Day Shift

About the Opportunity

We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established, high-volume automotive parts manufacturer based in Windsor, Ontario. This is a contract-to-hire opportunity offering a clear pathway to permanent employment. The successful candidate will join a collaborative engineering team in a technically challenging, fast-paced production environment.

This role is ideal for an experienced stamping tooling professional who thrives in supplier management, die development, and cross-functional project environments.

What You'll Do

• Oversee tooling supplier APQP activities — including die design reviews, build timelines, cost control, and technical compliance
• Drive cost reduction, productivity improvements, and die life optimization initiatives
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Purchasing, Production, Quality, and Program Management) to source and qualify metal forming and stamping tool suppliers locally and globally
• Lead the technical evaluation and performance assessment of new and existing stamping tool vendors
• Develop, maintain, and release standardized RFQ packages for stamping tooling — covering new programs, production tooling, engineering changes, and major die refurbishments
• Support and lead supplier die tryouts to ensure tooling readiness prior to first-article approval and pre-production launch builds
• Lead tooling and component qualification activities including design reviews, process validation, and capability studies
• Develop and communicate detailed tooling schedules, progress reports, and risk assessments to internal and external stakeholders
• Conduct regular on-site supplier visits with formal documentation of progress, risks, and action items
• Maintain accurate tooling tracking systems to ensure all dies and components are fully production-ready
• Support supplier stamping operations through troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and resolution of forming, dimensional, and capability issues
• Lead tooling modifications and corrective actions with external suppliers to address quality and performance concerns
• Investigate and recommend design, material, and process improvements for problematic stamping tools
• Develop and deploy standardized internal tooling standards and best practices for metal forming tool suppliers
• Evaluate and introduce new technologies and software to enhance RFQ development, tooling specifications, and stamping component quality

What You Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from a recognized Canadian university
• Minimum 3 years of experience in the design and manufacturing of complex, high-precision metal stamping tooling — automotive industry experience strongly preferred
• Strong understanding of high-volume automotive production and quality requirements
• Proficiency in CAD and forming simulation software (e.g., SolidWorks, Cimatron, AutoForm, or equivalent)
• Advanced working knowledge of GD&T, measurement techniques, material behavior, and metal forming processes
• Strong project management, analytical, and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
• Proven track record of building and maintaining effective business relationships with global tooling suppliers
• Valid Ontario driver's license and valid Canadian passport (required — proof must be provided upon hire)
• Ability and willingness to travel for on-site supplier visits and technical support

Why Apply?

• Competitive salary: $75,000 – $110,000 CAD depending on experience
• Contract-to-hire structure with the intention of permanent placement
• Work with a respected automotive manufacturer in Windsor's established manufacturing corridor
• Technically engaging role with real impact on program launches and supplier quality

How to Apply

Submit your resume through Indeed. Qualified candidates will be contacted for an initial screening. We thank all applicants for their interest; only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.