Tool & Die Manager

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise toolmakers, machinists, and Jig Shop personnel.
• Oversee the design, construction, modification, and repair of tools, dies, jigs, and fixtures.
• Review and interpret engineering drawings and CAD models (AutoCAD preferred).
• Manage preventive maintenance programs to ensure tooling reliability and reduce downtime.
• Collaborate with engineering, production, and quality teams to support manufacturing needs.
• Troubleshoot tooling issues and implement corrective actions.
• Maintain inventory of tooling components, materials, and spare parts.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and quality requirements.
• Develop and manage department budgets, schedules, and resource planning.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives related to tooling processes and equipment.

Accountabilities

• Take ownership of tool and die operations end-to-end.
• Offer solutions and follow through on commitments and corrective actions.
• Provides constructive and timely performance evaluations for all direct reports.
• Lets meet or exceed personal monthly, quarterly, and annual performance goals.

Qualifications

• Minimum Education Requirement: Associate degree or technical certification in Tool & Die, Manufacturing Technology, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum Experience Requirement: 5 years of experience in tool and die making, machining, or precision manufacturing. 2 years of supervisory or leadership experience.
• Required Outside Training/Certifications/Registrations: Technical certification in Tool & Die, Manufacturing Technology, Mechanical Engineering, or related field preferred in lieu of degree.

Skills

• Proficiency with AutoCAD or similar CAD software.
• Strong understanding of machining processes, CNC equipment, and tooling principles.
• Excellent problem solving, communication, and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of safety standards, quality systems, and lean manufacturing.
• PREFERRED SKILLS: Experience with GD&T and blueprint reading, familiarity with CAM software and CNC programming, background in high-volume manufacturing, ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

May be regularly required to stand, sit, talk, hear, reach, stoop, kneel, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and keyboard. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision requirements. Moderate lifting up to 50 lbs. may be required. Ability to work in a confined area. Prolonged periods of standing as needed for facility operations activities. Must be able to access and navigate each department at the organization’s facilities. Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) (As required by manufacturing facility (i.e. hearing and eye protection)). Occasional travel (0-10%) required for visits to other Advance locations or project sites, and related to professional development, training and support.