Responsible for overseeing all tooling operations within the organization, ensuring that all tools, fixtures, and related equipment are developed, maintained, and improved to meet production needs; drive productivity, efficiency, and safety within the tooling department; lead a team of professionals, ensure compliance with company policies and safety standards, and contribute to long-term operational planning; lead and manage a team of toolmakers and technicians, providing guidance, training, and support to ensure productivity, quality, and safety; develop performance goals for the team and manage personnel development, including performance evaluations and professional growth; develop and implement strategies for tooling operations to optimize processes, improve efficiency, and meet long-term production goals; make high-level decisions regarding resource allocation, scheduling, and team assignments to ensure smooth operation and timely completion of projects; oversee the budget for tooling and fixtures, including approving expenditures, managing costs, and ensuring the department operates within financial targets; provide input on capital investments, cost-saving initiatives, and budgeting forecasts; utilize tool planning, tooling construction, tooling design, standardization specifications, machining and assembly techniques, product engineering, VA/VE methodologies, stamping process definition, project management, and quality management to perform duties; plan, coordinate, and supervise the activities related to the design, development, and maintenance of tools and fixtures; ensure all projects meet technical requirements, timelines, and cost objectives, while continuously improving processes and implementing corrective actions when necessary; work closely with other departments, such as production, engineering, and quality, to ensure that tooling operations align with broader business goals; act as the primary representative of the tooling department in cross-functional meetings and initiatives; ensure full compliance with company safety protocols and industry standards; develop and enforce safety practices within the department to mitigate risk and ensure a safe working environment for all employees; monitor and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) such as Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF), Mean Time To Repair (MTTR), and downtime related to maintenance; and provide regular reports to senior management on departmental performance, project status, and improvement initiatives.

Location: 24331 Sherwood Avenue, Center Line, MI 48015;

Salary: $127,941 per year;

Education: Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or in a related field of study (will accept equivalent foreign degree);

Experience: One (1) year in the position above, as a Technical Manager, as a Tooling Specialist, as a Tooling Supervisor, or in a related occupation;

Will accept three (3) years in the position above, as a Technical Manager, as a Tooling Specialist, as a Tooling Supervisor, or in a related occupation in lieu of the primary education and experience requirements.

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