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Tool & Die Specialist

Job Type
Contract
Location
Dearborn, Michigan
Salary
US$48 - US$50 per hour
Job Ref
BBBH2313359_1747079141
Date Added
May 12th, 2025

Bartech Staffing is a leading engineering, technical and professional staffing firm, and our clients include some of the nation's biggest companies. We are powered by Impellam Group, a connected group providing global workforce and specialist recruitment solutions. Our client has engaged us to assist them in hiring a contract Tool & Die Specialist. If you are interested in an opportunity to get your foot in the door with leading company, we want to talk with you!
Job Responsibilities

  • Compensation (Range): / hour: $48.00 - 50.00 HR.
  • Tool Specialist -- Casting (Foundry) or Automation Execution of the Ford Vendor Tooling Procurement Process includes: 1. Early On-Boarding EOB executed on Components identified as requiring early feasibility by tool shops 2. Effective Sourcing Approach insured by validating tool shop capability 3. Capable tool shop identification to insure competitive bidding 4. Transparency ensured by use of Ford's Tool Break Down Sheets 5. Finalizing timely negotiations in support of Program Finance Freeze
  • Develop tool sourcing strategies in conjunction with the Purchasing matched pair and ensure that those strategies are implemented successfully
  • Coordinate GPDS (Global Product Development System) Part Pedigree Deliverables for all build events
  • Ensure production tool timing and plans meet homeline delivery of tooling for TT requirement
  • Develop analytical tools and strategies to deliver BIC (Best in Class) tool performance and timing (Shop Performance Analytics, Benchmarking, shop development plans, Market Intelligence, Tool Timing Supermatrix, targets, competitive bids, Low-Cost Country sourcing, etc.)
  • Responsible for cost status and target in cooperation with GVT buyers, program, engineering, cost estimating and purchasing. a. Identifies key opportunities to deliver efficiencies in vendor tooling. b. Work closely with Vendor Tooling Purchasing Buyer to deliver efficient tooling
  • Single point of contact and co-ordination regarding Technical issues for suppliers and engineering on global vehicle programs for commodities assigned
  • Resolves emerging issues by engaging engineering, program, STA, purchasing, CE, part suppliers, and tool suppliers to drive GPDS timing deliverables with required pedigree parts.
  • Manage positive relationships with the supply base and/or plant personnel by: a. acting like a partner, being accountable, trusting and being trustworthy, communicating with consistency, being fact based while driving for results, b. thinking value not just price c. Establish tone of ethical business operations to avoid any fraud, bribery or corruption in order to maximize the relationship value
  • Monitor technical depth and quality of supply base including follow-up on further development and establishment of back-up plan in case of risk
  • Develop a world class supply base for commodities assigned that is capable of delivering the quality, cost and timing objectives of Vehicle Operations and Manufacturing Operations product programs.
  • Identify and develop tool supply base for any emerging technologies working together with PD
  • Ensure long term partner suppliers are capable of meeting quality, cost, timing and technology expectations.
  • Interfaces with Global Vendor Tooling teams in North America, South America and International Markets Group to deliver Global and Regional programs, to exchange best practices, external part benchmarking and tool supplier information and tooling market conditions


Job Requirements

  • Previous experience with Tooling commodity and corporate business acumen
  • Ability to work with others and foster collaboration, Can-do positive attitude, self-motivated to take responsibility, Drive for results, strong technical competency
  • The following skills and experiences are recommended qualifications for this role: a. High degree of emotional intelligence b. Ability to manage multiple critical assignments with resilience to pivot nimbly when required
  • 5+ Years of experience in tool related field (tool construction, assembly integration, manufacturing feasibility, processing, cost estimating) a. Experience in cross-functional Ford roles would be advantageous, with strong grasp of GPDS b. Impeccable communication skills required c. Strong negotiation skills
  • Experience Preferred:
  • Tool making (construction/design) experience either at tool shop level or Tier 1 Experience in costing/estimating tools either at tool shop level or Tier 1 Launch or production experience on tools Could be a tool maker - who moved into design or Program management or Manufacturing engineer at an manufacturing site Basically an individual who knows tools construction - best practices + how to estimates cost and timing builds of tools Electrification Machining Assembly Casting
  • Education Required:
  • College bachelor degree preferred, HS Diploma or GED required


Benefits
As a Tool & Die Specialist with Bartech Staffing, you will be working through an established and respected staffing organization with over 40 years of serving as a trusted partner to our client companies. We provide our talent with personal, responsive attention, and will assign an employee care representative to answer any questions or concerns that you might have. Depending upon the client, the assignment, and your performance, you can find potential opportunities for direct employment.
At Impellam Group, we offer a competitive compensation package with benefits including:

  • Medical, dental, and vision
  • 401(k) plan with employee contribution opportunities
  • Paid time off, including holidays
  • 529 college savings program


Make the most of your experience!
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For this opportunity, the successful candidate will be directly employed by Bartech Staffing as a W2 employee while providing services to our client, who is looking for people who are eligible to work in the US and can start immediately.

Impellam Group and its brands are equal-opportunity employers committed to diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other factor determined to be unlawful under applicable law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application, interview process, pre-employment activity, and the performance of crucial job functions.

If you require additional disability considerations, modifications, or adjustments please let us know by contacting HR-InfoImpellamNA@impellam.com or fill out this form to request accommodations.

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