6473 - Tooling Manager

Key Responsibilities:

• Tooling Design and Development:
  • Lead and manage the design, development, and improvement of tooling systems for various manufacturing processes.
  • Collaborate with the engineering and production teams to create tooling that meets product specifications, quality standards, and manufacturing requirements.
  • Oversee the development of prototypes and production tools, ensuring they are optimized for production efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
• Tooling Maintenance and Upkeep:
  • Manage the preventive maintenance and repair of all tooling and related equipment.
  • Establish a structured and effective tooling maintenance schedule to reduce downtime and maximize tool lifespan.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve tooling issues during the production process, ensuring minimal disruption to manufacturing operations.
• Team Leadership and Coordination:
  • Lead and manage a team of tooling engineers, technicians, and support staff, ensuring their development and effective performance.
  • Coordinate with the production, engineering, and quality control teams to ensure tooling requirements are met and that tooling issues are quickly addressed.
  • Foster a continuous improvement culture within the tooling team, encouraging innovation and problem-solving.
• Tooling Budget and Cost Management:
  • Develop and manage tooling budgets, ensuring cost-efficient use of resources and materials.
  • Control tooling expenses through effective planning, cost analysis, and supplier negotiations.
  • Monitor tooling costs and recommend cost-saving measures while ensuring quality standards are maintained.
• Supplier and Vendor Management:
  • Source, evaluate, and manage external tooling suppliers, ensuring the timely delivery of high-quality tools and materials.
  • Negotiate contracts with suppliers for tooling procurement, ensuring the best prices and delivery terms are achieved.
  • Maintain strong relationships with tooling suppliers and collaborate to improve tool quality, reliability, and lead times.
• Quality Assurance and Continuous Improvement:
  • Ensure that all tooling meets the required specifications and complies with quality and safety standards.
  • Implement continuous improvement initiatives in tooling design, maintenance processes, and production efficiency.
  • Collaborate with the quality assurance team to resolve any quality-related issues in tooling and manufacturing processes.
• Project Management:
  • Manage tooling-related projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and according to specifications.
  • Track tooling performance and ensure that tooling requirements are aligned with production schedules and product demand.
• Health, Safety, and Compliance:
  • Ensure tooling operations are conducted in compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations.
  • Promote a safe working environment by implementing and monitoring safety practices within the tooling department.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in tooling management, with a strong background in manufacturing or injection molding processes.
• Proven leadership and team management skills.
• Strong technical knowledge of tooling design, production, and maintenance.
• Proficient in CAD software and other design tools.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage budgets and cost control effectively.
• Knowledge of ISO standards, safety protocols, and quality control processes in tooling operations.