- Responsible for overseeing the selection, maintenance, and management of tools and equipment used in the manufacturing or production processes.
- Lead tooling team to technical account strategies that align to customer business requirements and Company goals.
- Managing all tooling operations efficient, cost-effective, and adhering to safety and quality standards.
- Collaborating with engineering, production, and maintenance teams to support production goals and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Developing technical capability within the team, Identifying, providing, and facilitating solutions to engineering and technical problems.
- Collaborating with vendor on ways to enhance tooling capability to increase productivity with low cost.
- Manage Continuous Cost Saving Projects to enhance manufacturing quality, reliability, or cost-effectiveness.
- Participated in the design DFM and testing of prototypes and tooling solutions.
- Manage the budget for tooling expenses, including procurement, maintenance, and repair costs.
- Ensure all tooling practices comply with safety regulations, quality and industry standards.
- Promote a culture of safety and ensure that all safety procedures are followed.
Responsibilities
- Provides technical direction and business guidance to tooling team to explore innovative methods for improving team performance and company profitability.
- Ability to plan and prioritize tasks related to tooling procurement, maintenance, and development.
- Strong problem-solving abilities to address tooling issues and optimize processes.
- Ability to inspire and lead a team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and high performance.
- Competence in analyzing performance data to make informed decisions and improvements.
- Effective communicator with the ability to work collaboratively with engineering, production, and maintenance teams.
- Capability to drive innovation in tooling design and processes to enhance production efficiency.
- Managing budgets for tooling expenses, including procurement, maintenance, and repairs.
- Deep understanding of tooling design, manufacturing processes, and materials used in production.
Experience
- Min 10 years experience in tooling management, including tool design, procurement, and maintenance.
- Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, tooling, and equipment.
- Excellent problem-solving skills, strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and manage multiple priorities.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
Competencies
- Proficiency in CAD and other engineering tools used for tooling design and analysis.
- Understanding and addressing the needs of internal stakeholders and external customers.
- High level of attention to detail in tool design, maintenance, and quality control. Also ensuring all tooling specifications and documentation are precise and accurate.
- Capability to drive innovation in tooling design and processes to enhance production efficiency.
- Analyze, propose & manage budgets, technologies, and resources for projects.
- Deep understanding of tooling design, manufacturing processes, and materials used in production.
