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

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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.

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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

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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

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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

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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.