Tooling Manager - Injection Molding

Our client is a leading family-owned German injection molding company which manufactures components and tools for the automotive industry.

With 120 employees in the US and a global presence of 7 locations with 1,300 employees, they are consistent with investment in research and development and creating the conditions required to meet the expanding needs of its customers.

The Tooling Manager will be based at the plant near Charlotte, NC.

Relocation support is available as well as corporate housing if preferred. 

Get your passport ready! You will oversee the tool build processes with suppliers in Inda, China and Europe. Project based travel activities will be necessary.

The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years experience with mold making/ injection molding tools preferably in automotive industry.

Summary: Oversees tool builds and repairs designed for injection molding.

Tasks:

·        Internally interacts with production, quality, maintenance, and management to assist with solutions to tooling issues and new projects.

·        Externally interacts with customers and vendors to build and maintain tools.

·        Travel both domestically and internationally to oversee tool builds and repairs for injection molding.

·        Maintains good employee relations and adherence to Company’s procedures and policy provisions. 

·        Assist customers who visit the company to understand all customer requirements and to help build and maintain an ongoing strong relationship between the company and the customer.

Requirements:

Required

·        Completion of formal apprenticeship program, technical school training program.

·        5+ years of mold making experience. 

·        Experience in injection molding tooling projects. 

·        Product launch experience. 

·        A solid understanding of geometry and 3D scans and interpretation of blueprints, CAD and Solidworks. 

·        Possess a thorough understanding of mold manufacturing concepts (i.e. fitting tooling, venting, frame interlocking techniques, etc.). 

·        Capable of working with production, quality, maintenance, and management to troubleshoot and determine necessary repairs and assist with new projects.

·        Self-directed and takes initiative in constant improvement in quality and performance. 

·        Build and maintain ongoing relationships between company and customers. 

Preferred

·        Basic SAP knowledge

·        Automotive Injection Molding Experience

Soft skills

·        Must have excellent organizational and communication skills. 

·        Originality and initiative are important as well as the ability to work under unusual or extreme pressures.

·        Must be self-directed and have the initiative and drive for constant improvement in quality and performance.