Toolroom Manager

Job Characteristics MS Office, Solidworks, MiniTabExcellent organizational and interpersonal skillsProject management skills and the ability to prioritize workload of subordinates to align with company initiativesAbility to work under pressure and continuously meet deadlinesStrong mechanical aptitude in order to offer technical direction in all engineering areasRequires extensive technical knowledge in CAD based product design and engineering design methods Job Responsibilities Lead toolroom expansion initiatives including equipment acquisition, facility layout, utilities, workflow design, and future capacity planningDevelop optimized manufacturing flow from raw material through completed tool buildManage all internal tool build activities from quote approval through tool qualification Define space requirements for machining, EDM, assembly, inspection, maintenance, and tool storageSupport leadership in creating the tooling strategy required to achieve APP's long-term growth objectivesEvaluate new technologies and manufacturing methods that improve tool build speed, quality, and costEstablish management systems for tracking tooling progress Remove bottlenecks impacting tool delivery Drive reduced tool lead times through standardized build practicesBalance workload across personnel and equipment resourcesForecast staffing, equipment, and resource requirements to meet forecasted workload Establish realistic tool build schedules and plans Develop standardized work instructions and best practicesCreate scalable processes capable of supporting future growthSupport recruiting efforts for toolmakers, machinists, designers, and apprenticesLead, mentor, develop, and retain toolroom personnelBuild a culture of accountability, ownership, teamwork, and continuous improvementFollow the standards of ISO 13485 and ISO 9001 International StandardsOther duties as assigned Qualifications Requirements: Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in Tool & Die, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Technology, or related field10+ years tooling experience in mold building, tool design, machining, or tooling operations5+ years leadership experience in tooling or manufacturing environment Experience building molds for injection molding or equivalent precision manufacturing Experience developing tooling processes and managing multiple tool build projects simultaneouslyExperience with capital equipment justification and implementation