Tooling Specialist

Description • Manages the tool-built process. Leads suppliers' project team to create transparency and overall tool status for BMW. Acts as a representative for BMW central tooling management department and utilizes the supplier and BMW network to resolve problems. • Provides critical tools status as requested based on project status. • Collaborates with cross-functional teams (Launch Teams, Process Chain) at the supplier and provides transparency for the project launch milestones. • Tracks tooling timing schedule and tooling built/repair process at the tool maker (with Tier 1). • Follows up on tooling timing schedule with regular visits at the tool maker to ensure tooling availability to agreed date/built phase. • Maintains regular records of current tooling status, initiates escalation in case of any deviations without action plan. • Creates transparency about tools during development, built and series phase through extensive project work, process consulting and various supplier support activities. • Manages support activities that are focused on quality, delivery of parts out of required tool and supplier development of tool makers. • Identifies problems during the tool-built lead to a reliable forecast concerning the availability of parts for the various project milestones and built phases. • Collaborates with parts purchasing and parts quality department at the supplier and tool maker for critical purchased components. • Ensures tooling function capability. • Conducts tool maker evaluation. • Performs other duties as assigned by management. Qualifications • BA/BS degree in Engineering (Electrical or Mechanical preferred); OR AA/AS degree in a technical field AND 2 years of professional experience in one or more of the following areas: Tool Manufacturing, Process Engineering, Process Planning, Maintenance Management; OR The equivalent of 4 years of professional experience in one or more of the following areas: Tool Manufacturing, Process Engineering, Process Planning, Maintenance Management. • 5+ years professional experience in exterior/interior components surface development. • 5+ years of experience with tooling development and implementation with CATIA or other equivalent CA design software. • 5+ years of experience leading projects. • 5+ years of experience managing suppliers. • 5+ years ability to lead projects, train others and implement workshops related to the field of responsibility. • 5+ years of MS Office skills (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Access). • 3+ years of planning/organizational skills. • 3+ years German language skills (preferred). • 3+ years knowledge of specific functional area (preferred). • 3+ years of interpersonal/communication skills (written, verbal, presentation). • 1+ years knowledge of overall department and company mission (preferred). BMW Manufacturing is a leader in innovations and excellence. Come be a part of the extraordinary, advanced manufacturing team where new technologies and ideas are constantly being discovered and implemented. BMW Manufacturing is proud to be located in Upstate, South Carolina at the foothills of the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains, providing the perfect mix of exciting city life and the great outdoors, or simply a great environment in which to raise a family. In addition to offering a stimulating work environment and a great place to live, BMW Associates have access to an exceptional range of benefits. Our comprehensive benefits program includes: - Medical, Dental, Prescription and Vision coverage - Paid time off - 401(k) plan with company matching contribution - Retirement Income Account - Life insurance - BMW Associates Assistance Program - Medical Flexible Spending Account (FSA) - Company vehicle program. Apply Job!