Tooling Manager 5&6

Nemak; Monterrey; Presencial; MXN 400,000 - 600,000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading manufacturing company in Monterrey seeks an experienced Tooling Manager to lead strategy and operations in tooling systems. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, advanced English, and over 7 years of experience in tooling, including leadership roles. This position offers a chance to drive innovation and improve production efficiency in a diverse workplace.

Formación

• More than 7 years of experience in tooling engineering, with at least 3 in a leadership role.
• Advanced English required.
• Strong knowledge of tooling design and fabrication.

Responsabilidades

• Develop and execute the tooling strategy to support production capacity.
• Lead and manage the tooling engineering team.
• Oversee design and validation of new tooling.

Conocimientos

Tooling design and maintenance

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Lean manufacturing

Educación

Bachelor’s in Mechanical/Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering

Master's preferred

Herramientas

CATIA

NX

SolidWorks

Descripción del empleo

Tooling Manager 5&6

Overview

Objective

Responsible for leading the strategy, design, procurement, maintenance, and continuous improvement of tooling systems across the manufacturing operations. This role ensures that tooling supports production targets in terms of safety, quality, cost, and delivery. The Tooling Manager leads a team of engineers, technicians, and external suppliers to guarantee reliable, efficient, and innovative tooling solutions while aligning with company standards and customer requirements.

Main Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the tooling strategy to support production capacity, new product launches, and process improvements.
• Lead and manage the tooling engineering team, providing guidance, training, and performance management.
• Oversee the design, validation, and commissioning of new tooling (dies, molds, fixtures, jigs, gauges).
• Manage tooling budgets, investments, and cost-saving initiatives.
• Ensure tooling availability and performance through preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (production, maintenance, quality, product engineering) to align tooling with operational requirements.
• Evaluate tooling suppliers, manage sourcing activities, and oversee external tooling projects.
• Implement best practices, standards, and continuous improvement methodologies in tooling management.
• Drive root cause analysis and corrective actions for tooling-related issues.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and industry regulations.

Position Requirements

• Bachelor’s in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering (Master's preferred)
• Advanced English required
• More than 7 years of experiencein tooling engineering, with at least 3 in a leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of tooling design, fabrication, and maintenance (dies, molds, jigs, fixtures, gauges).
• Experience with CAD/CAM tools (CATIA, NX, SolidWorks, or equivalent).
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing, DFMA, and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Excellent leadership, project management, and communication skills.
• Proven ability to manage budgets, suppliers, and complex projects.

At Nemak, Diversity, Equityand Inclusion (D&I) play a fundamental role in everythingwe doand are the underlying platform on whichourculture isbuilt. We foster a culture that is safe, respectful, fair and inclusive for all of our employees and job applicants. Our value proposition relies on innovation and cross-cultural teamwork, which is only possible when we strive for belonging and commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. We understand the impactequalityand of varied perspectives that welcome better ideas to solve complex problems for improvement and transformation.

We are proud to have bias-free conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, and promotions, and we welcome all our employees and job applicants. We strongly prohibit any form of workplace harassment or discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.