Tooling Project Leader (M/F) - Belgium, Brussels

UPDT272; Brussel Hoofdstad; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

UPDT272 in Belgium seeks a Tooling Project Leader to manage stamping and injection molding tooling projects from concept through series production approval. You will work with multidisciplinary teams, customers, suppliers, and external partners to deliver reliable, cost-effective tooling solutions that meet quality and safety standards in automotive manufacturing.

You will drive technical specs, manage budgets and schedules, oversee design and validation activities, and ensure smooth

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering (preferred plastics processing, mechatronics, process engineering or related).
• Several years of tooling project management experience is an asset.
• Experience in automotive manufacturing environments and production processes.
• Experience with CAD software and technical design documentation.
• Knowledge of Siemens S7 and TIA Portal is advantageous.
• Strong MS Office skills and communication abilities.
• Structured, analytical and results-oriented approach; ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate tooling projects from planning to series production approval.
• Define technical specifications, requirements, schedules and implementation plans.
• Monitor budgets, deadlines, deliverables and progress.
• Coordinate technical discussions with customers, suppliers, internal departments, and external partners.
• Support tooling design activities and interfaces with automation systems and production equipment.
• Oversee tooling assembly, installation, testing and commissioning.
• Perform feasibility studies and FMEA to identify risks and improvement areas.
• Ensure compliance with quality, safety and automotive standards.
• Support industrialization of new products and new manufacturing processes.
• Prepare and maintain technical documentation throughout the project lifecycle.
• Identify opportunities for continuous tooling improvement and efficiency gains.
• Take ownership of project delivery aligning with technical and business goals.

Skills

Fluent English

French/German advantage

Communication

Coordination

Negotiation

Analytical thinking

Results-oriented

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s in Engineering

Tools

CAD software

Siemens S7

TIA Portal

Job description

We are looking for a Tooling Project Leader to manage and coordinate tooling projects, including stamping and injection molding tools, from the initial concept and feasibility assessment through design, industrialization, and series production approval.

In this role, you will work closely with multidisciplinary teams, customers, suppliers, and external partners to deliver reliable, cost-effective, and high-performance tooling solutions. Your contribution will be essential to modernizing manufacturing facilities, improving production efficiency, supporting new product industrialization, and maintaining the highest standards of quality and safety within the automotive industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate tooling projects throughout their entire lifecycle, from initial planning to series production approval.
• Define technical specifications, project requirements, schedules, and implementation plans.
• Monitor project budgets, deadlines, technical deliverables, and overall progress.
• Coordinate technical discussions with customers, suppliers, internal departments, and external partners.
• Support tooling design activities and coordinate interfaces with automated systems and production equipment.
• Oversee tooling assembly, installation, testing, and commissioning.
• Conduct feasibility studies and FMEA analyses to identify potential risks, technical challenges, and opportunities for improvement.
• Ensure compliance with applicable quality, safety, and automotive industry standards.
• Support the industrialization of new products and the implementation of new manufacturing processes.
• Prepare, organize, and maintain technical documentation throughout the project lifecycle.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement, tooling optimization, and increased production efficiency.
• Take ownership of project delivery, ensuring alignment between technical requirements, production needs, deadlines, and business objectives.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, preferably in Plastics Processing, Mechatronics, Process Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Several years of experience in tooling project management is considered an asset.
• Good understanding of automotive manufacturing environments and industrial production processes.
• Experience with CAD software and technical design documentation.
• Knowledge of Siemens S7 and TIA Portal is considered an advantage.
• Good command of Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong communication, coordination, and negotiation skills.
• Structured, analytical, and results-oriented approach to work.
• Ability to work independently, demonstrate initiative, and take responsibility for project outcomes.
• Strong attention to detail and a proactive approach to solving technical challenges.

Languages

• Fluent English is required.
• French and/or German are considered an advantage.

What We Offer

• The opportunity to take on a key role within an innovative automotive manufacturing environment.
• Involvement in technically challenging tooling, engineering, and industrialization projects.
• Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, customers, suppliers, and external technology partners.
• A modern production environment focused on innovation, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.
• Opportunities to develop your technical expertise and project management skills within an international industrial context.

If you are passionate about tooling engineering, project management, and manufacturing innovation, this is an opportunity to contribute to impactful projects and help shape the future of advanced automotive production.