Senior Corporate Tooling Manager

About the role

Designing pattern gating utilizing foundry casting principles and casting simulation software to produce parts consistent with plant quality and production goals.

Responsibilities

• Answer questions on tooling builds and solutions to fix mistakes.
• Fill in areas of tooling engineering that are behind or on vacations.
• Quote rapid proto work for plants.
• Lead tooling improvement cost reduction projects (EVC/VCP development).

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 years of experience designing/building tooling.
• Gating/riser experience.
• Experience managing employees.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering, tooling design, or related field required; master's preferred.
• Advanced knowledge of VMM, core, and mill room tooling.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprint drawings.
• Ability to work with and lead a team of multiple disciplines.
• Ability to read and understand cost sheets.
• Working knowledge of cast iron metallurgy.
• Understanding of tool steels and their heat treatments.
• Must possess good written and oral communication skills.
• Employ critical thinking, logic, and reasoning to troubleshoot and solve problems.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Prepare and present performance reviews.
• Oversee safety and 6s programs.
• Oversee training program.
• Train other personnel as required.
• Ensure department profitability/VCP goals are met.

Equipment Used

• Autodesk PowerShape
• Autodesk Inventor
• Creo
• Magmasoft
• Polyworks
• Geomagic Design X
• Overhead hoist
• Forklift

Work Environment

Office with time on the shop floor.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision
• Short- and long-term disability
• Life insurance
• 401(k)
• Employer-funded retirement plan
• Paid vacations/holidays
• Wellness program
• Fitness membership
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Employer-supported career development, including tuition reimbursement