Tooling & Process Manager

About the role

Tooling and Primary Process engineering manager will lead all elements of tooling design and development as well as primary process engineering, which includes designing, optimizing, and implementing manufacturing processes. This position demands the capacity of driving the team continuous improvement activities.

Key responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of tooling engineers by providing guidance, support, and technical expertise to ensure the team's success
• Set clear goals and objectives and aligning them with company objectives and priorities
• Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement within the team
• Oversee the design and development of tooling solutions to support manufacturing processes, including injection molding and casting
• Work closely with cross-functional teams, such as product development, manufacturing, maintenance and quality assurance, ensuring that tooling designs meet project requirements and production goals
• Lead the design and development of complex and precision tooling, ensuring that designs meet production requirements and industry standards
• Manage tooling engineering projects from initiation to completion, including project planning, resource allocation, scheduling, and budget management
• Monitor project progress, identify risks and issues, and implement corrective actions to ensure on-time delivery within budget
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the tooling engineering department, identifying opportunities to enhance efficiency, quality, safety and cost-effectiveness
• Lead Cost Saving Projects and manage budgets for tooling projects

About you

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field
• 10 years of experience in tooling engineering, with a proven track record of leading successful tooling projects
• Experience in managing Tooling in Plastic molding and Die casting
• Technically sound in both mold (Tooling) and machineries
• Excellent leadership and team management skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate team members
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments and with external partners
• Experience in continuous improvement methodologies such as lean manufacturing
• Data driven and analytical skill