Tooling Controller - Vance, AL

Vance, AL
Full Time
Mid Level
SWJ Technologie specializes in providing engineering, planning, and project management services across various industries. We are currently seeking a Tooling Controller for a client in the automotive industry, specializing in car manufacturing. This is a contractor role based in Vance, AL that requires onsite presence. If you’re eager to grow your career and make a meaningful impact on exciting projects, we look forward to your application.

PURPOSE: 
Under general supervision, this role controls all tooling budgets, product costs and coordinates proper reporting, coordinates tooling project across multiple Finance and Controlling areas and clients' departments as well as conducts tooling audits at supplier locations.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Conduct tool controlling for new carlines as well as current running series.
  • Control all tooling budgets (Plan vs. Actual) for all carline phases including Project, Facelift, Model Year, Running Changes and Capacity Increase in alignment with the model-year coordinator, purchasing department and Suppliers.
  • Manage financial transactions including generating goods receipts for completed tooling and creating monthly tooling accruals.
  • Manage interfaces on tooling plan figures and actively drive the close-out of appropriate budgets. Responsible for aligning with respective departments, verifying and processing purchase requisitions, and performing audits at supplier locations to verify location and tooling condition.
  • Provide month end analysis for tooling including the balance of payments log with cleared invoice report, tooling changes and/or additional accruals, cash out plan for future payments, and other analysis as required for previous tooling payments or reporting.
  • Lead the consolidation of tooling invoices. Responsible for consolidating purchase orders, reviewing/approving the Tool Information Sheet, confirming when tool location has been updated, approving Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) status or special payments, and verifying other items as required by the Terms and Conditions.
  • Analyze tooling costs and ensure efficiency in collaboration with respective departments. Evaluate supplier processes and present countermeasures as needed to ensure cost are optimal.
  • Act as the internal consultant for tool controlling topics for business partners locally and internationally.
  • Perform safe work practices and participate in trainings and safety programs in a positive and proactive way by following safety rules, procedures, regulations, standards and laws. Report all unsafe acts, unsafe conditions, and injuries to supervisor or Human Resources. Work safely 100% of the time.
  • Perform other duties as required.


QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering/Science, Finance, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering Or related area or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Co-Op/ internship and/ or up to 2 years' professional experience in the following area(s):Accounting/Finance, MRP, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Purchasing


REQUIRED SKILLS:
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Strong analytical skills, particularly in financial analysis
  • Ability to handle pressure and perform multiple tasks at the same time
  • Willingness to learn and independently pioneer and solve problems
  • Highly proficient with Microsoft Office Products

PREFERRED SKILLS:
  • Ability to challenge ideas while maintaining the respect and confidence of colleagues, orchestrate and lead projects and to organize and lead meetings to next steps and conclusion.
  • Ability to communicate and network well at all levels in support of functional area goals, while adhering to financial standards and cost targets.
  • Strong planning/budgeting skills.
  • Basic understanding of the German language is helpful.
  • Proficient with Dashboard Software (Power-BI, Qlick, Tableau) and Finance-related IT systems (SAP, TM1)


PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
  • Work is normally performed in an office, laboratory, manufacturing floor, or machine shop setting where physical work includes, but is not limited to sitting, standing, reaching, kneeling, bending, and lifting up to 25 lbs.
  • Must be able to understand and comply with all relevant safety practices.

FLSA STATUS/WORKING SCHEDULE:
  • Location: Vance, AL
  • Schedule: Day shift, 40h/w
  • Assignment Start: ASAP, long-term contract position


DISCLAIMER:
This job description is a high-level overview of general expectations of this position. It is not intended to list every responsibility of the position, nor does it represent an employment contract of any kind.
 

SWJ TECHNOLOGY and all of its subsidiaries (i.e., NGE EQUIPMENT and ProjectOne US) are Equal Opportunity Employers and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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