Skillset: Tooling Manager
Location: Briggs, TX
Duration: Direct placement
Compensation: Up to $140k (potentially higher)
Required Skills & Experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field. • 7+ years of experience in tooling design and development, with at least 3 years in a leadership role. • Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, materials, CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, AutoCAD), and simulation tools. • Leadership experience within a manufacturing environment. • Excellent project management, problem-solving, and communication skills. • Experience with GD&T and/or drawing interpretation. • Experience developing tooling design, development & procurement estimates and ROIs. • Experience incorporating ergonomics and human factors into design. • Knowledge of composites manufacturing • Experience championing process improvements. • Experience with design for manufacturability and advanced material handling technologies.
Nice to Have Skills & Experience
• Experience with design for manufacturability and advanced material handling technologies. • Strong communication, interpersonal, and team-building skills. • Knowledge of propulsion integration, and launch vehicle integration processes.
Job Description
Our client is conducting a search for a Tool Engineering Manager. In this unique managerial role, you will lead a team of Tooling Engineers responsible for the design, fabrication, and integration of production jigs and fixtures in all production areas. This role will be responsible for managing a team of tooling engineers to ensure the timely and cost-effective delivery of high-quality tooling solutions that support product development, manufacturing processes, and continuous improvement initiatives. This role requires a leader who can make intuitive decisions based on situational influences as needed and who will drive innovation through technology, materials, and processes. [Note: This is a working manager role—hands-on leadership is expected. The manager will be responsible for building and leading a team up to 6–8 engineers.] Responsibilities: Your responsibilities will involve the coordination of resources to support tooling requirements at all levels, including the following: • Lead and manage the tooling engineering team, including recruitment, performance management, and professional development. • Oversee the design, development, procurement, and commissioning of tooling for manufacturing processes. • Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Design, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain) to ensure tooling solutions align with product and production requirements. • Drive process improvement initiatives to reduce cycle time, cost, and improve tooling performance and quality. • Manage tooling project timelines, budgets, and deliverables from concept through production readiness. • Evaluate and implement new tooling technologies and materials to improve efficiency and capability. • Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards across all tooling operations. • Troubleshoot and resolve complex tooling issues during development and production. • Foster a teaming environment for knowledge sharing. • Promote a culture where the Tool Engineering team is a heavily relied upon and respected resource. [Strategic responsibilities include defining the tooling strategy and roadmap, deciding what should be designed in-house vs. outsourced, and establishing a management operating system within the first 3 months. Tactical responsibilities include overseeing execution, supporting the team on the floor, and introducing tooling into production through a gated process.]
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