Job Description

DBG is a full-service organization that is committed to providing our customers with exceptional quality, on time delivery and cost saving opportunities.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

Coordinate projects kick off upon receipt of purchase order/authorization and all applicable documentation. Adhere to work order system protocol to establish all required documentation. Ensure that contract review (QS-9000 4.3 procedure) meetings are held with all applicable production team members in the time frame allotted. Project timelines and all other documentation related to timing and receive sign off from production plant sponsors or customers. Work with all production plant cross functional teams to establish APQP requirements and lead successful launch of the program. Oversee all new tooling/equipment designs and ensure that all customer criteria and standards are met. Champion all design reviews required. (QS9000 4.4 procedure). Ensure that all meeting minutes and documentation is properly signed off and all counter measures and modifications are followed up. Sources of inspection fixtures and other required quality gauges. Follow up on build status and timely delivery as dictated by project timeline. Oversee all outsource tooling/equipment with the assistance of technical functional managers. Audit and monitor progress while ensuring all sub-suppliers adhere to DBG specifications. Project progress updates and reports as required by Department Manager or production plant sponsors and customer specific reporting as required. Establish project budget with all departments involved. Maintain and update accurately with given systems as required. Ensure all PPAP/approval documentation package is complete and delivered to appropriate customer contact on time.
Project closure with all documentation adhering to ISO/QS 9000/TS16949 procedures along with all required sign off and approved PPAP's (if applicable).

TECHNICAL SUPPORT/CONSULTING RESPONSIBILITIES:

Assist sales and estimating on quote reviews and process information. Support departments within Engineering in regards to project timing and budget information. Customer support as required by Account Manages on new or current projects. Assist production plants with customer quality requirements and expectations. Facilitate any customer visits on behalf of the production plants and as required for the purpose of progress reporting. Assist toolroom/plants with procurement of specialty items or services as required. Review all new tooling and equipment designs and facilitate cross functional buyoff of the design.
Will and able to work with their hands to support the cross functional team when necessary.

EDUCATION REQUIRED:

Post Secondary Education in engineering degree/certificate or equivalent experience.

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

Tooling and design knowledge and experience in a metal stamping environment, quoting, design and project management. Knowledge and experience with continuous improvement planning, concepts, action plans/procedures, use of SPC and JIT methods and procedures. Be able to work with budgets and financial planning.Previous Program Management experience with automotive launches. 5+ years project management experience. Experience with 3D CAD software (SolidWorks or NX). Proficient with GD&T. Previous experience with stamping and welding processes. Experience with Customer/ Supplier interaction experience. Microsoft Project skill.
Proven Organization Skills.


In compliance with Ontario's Bill 190, we confirm that this posting represents a current, existing vacancy within our organization.

About DBG Canada:

DBG has been providing our Partners/Customers with manufacturing solutions for over 49 years. In 1976, Joe De Biasi started operations as a Tool and Die Manufacturer when he opened a small, 4-person company called De Biasi Tool and Machine Limited. Five decades later, that company has transformed into DBG - The De Biasi Group. Today, DBG is made up of 5 facilities located in Canada, USA and Mexico supplying major OEMs with stamped, fabricated, assembled, and sequenced products and services.