Tooling Buyer

Job Description

Job Description

Seeking a skilled Tooling Sourcing Engineer to join our growing team.

The Tooling Sourcing Engineer will be responsible for the procurement, technical evaluation, and lifecycle management of injection moulds, plastic part check fixtures (gauge / fixture), EOA (End-of-Arm tooling), and degator tooling for new automotive programs. This role requires technical understanding of plastics manufacturing, tooling engineering, APQP / PPAP processes, and strategic sourcing within a Tier-1 automotive environment. The engineer will collaborate closely with internal cross-functional teams and global suppliers to ensure best-in-class quality, cost, delivery, and risk mitigation.

Other responsibilities includes :

1. Tooling & Equipment Sourcing

Lead sourcing activities for :

• Injection moulds (1K, 2K, Family moulds, hot runner / cold runner)
• Plastic part check fixtures & measurement gauges
• EOA / End-of-Arm tooling for automation
• Degator / deflashing tools
• Develop sourcing strategies aligned with program timing, cost targets, and engineering requirements.
• Prepare the RFQ, manage cost-breakdowns, and negotiate pricing, payment terms, warranty, and engineering changes.
• Conduct supplier benchmarking for capability, capacity, quality systems, delivery performance, and financial health.

2. Technical Analysis & Cost Engineering

3. Program Management & Cross-Functional Collaboration

4. Supplier Management

5. Tooling Lifecycle & Risk Management

6. Commercial & Contractual Responsibilities

To qualify for this role you must meet the following :

Key to being successful in this role :

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