Advanced Senior Tooling Engineer

CSP Innovations, Inc.; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

CSP Innovations, Inc. in Auburn Hills, MI, is seeking an experienced Tooling Supervisor to lead and coordinate the tooling team, oversee mold and die maintenance, and drive safety and efficiency on the plant floor.

You will coach, train, and develop employees, implement preventive maintenance, and collaborate with engineering on new tool designs and program launches, applying lean principles to minimize downtime and optimize costs.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10–15 years in tooling, tool setting, or mold maintenance in manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of tooling design, mold/die installation, and preventive maintenance.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement.
• Proficient in reading blueprints, drawings, and specifications.
• Proven ability to lead and develop high-performing teams.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate daily activities of the tooling team.
• Provide coaching, training, and development to team members.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and procedures.
• Oversee tool setting, installation, adjustment, and removal of molds and dies.
• Develop and maintain preventive maintenance for plant tooling.
• Troubleshoot tooling-related production issues to minimize downtime.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, quality, and cost.
• Collaborate with engineering and production on tool designs and programs.
• Implement continuous improvement using lean principles.
• Maintain records of tooling changes and maintenance.
• Prepare reports on tooling performance for leadership.

Skills

Leadership

Team development

Communication

Analytical skills

Lean manufacturing

Blueprint reading

Education

Education in machine tool technology or Die and Mold making

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, manufacturing, or related field (preferred)

Job description

CSP is the industry leader in the formulation and molding of lightweight, advanced composite components for the transportation industries. As an innovative, full-service Tier One supplier, we offer an entrepreneurial environment where you’re only limited by your own imagination. In addition to our team-focused environment, we provide industry-leading benefits, called BENEfits4U. Our comprehensive offering includes: affordable medical, dental, and vision care; flexible spending accounts; life insurance; 401k with company match and much, much more.

Job Description Hiring Requirements

• Supervise and coordinate daily activities of the tooling team, including tool setters and technicians.
• Provide coaching, training, and development to team members, ensuring proper skill levels and succession planning.
• Ensure team compliance with company policies, safety standards, and operational procedures.
• Oversee tool setting activities, ensuring proper installation, adjustment, and removal of molds, dies, and other tooling equipment.
• Develop and maintain a preventative maintenance schedule for all plant tooling, working closely with the maintenance department.
• Troubleshoot tooling-related production issues, implementing corrective actions to minimize downtime.
• Identify opportunities for tooling process optimization to improve production efficiency, quality, and cost-effectiveness.
• Collaborate with engineering and production teams to support new tool designs, trials, modifications, and program launches.
• Implement continuous improvement initiatives using lean manufacturing principles.
• Ensure all tooling operations comply with safety regulations and company policies.
• Conduct regular safety inspections and address any identified hazards immediately.
• Promote a safety-first culture among the tooling team.
• Maintain accurate records of tooling changes, maintenance activities, and production interruptions.
• Prepare reports on tooling performance, downtime, and improvement initiatives for plant leadership.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 10-15 years of experience in tooling, tool setting, or mold maintenance within a manufacturing environment, Strong understanding of tooling design, mold and die installation, and preventative maintenance programs.
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Proficiency in reading blueprints, technical drawings, and specifications.
• Proven ability to lead and develop high-performing teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interact across all levels of the organization.
• Excellent analytical skills to troubleshoot and resolve tooling-related issues efficiently.

Education:

Education in machine tool technology or Die and Mold making.

A bachelor’s degree in engineering, manufacturing, or a related field is preferred but not required.

If you enjoy innovation, and an opportunity to learn and contribute to a growing organization, CSP is the place for you! Being a CSP employee means having the opportunity to see your impact every day. Our work experience is the combination of everything that’s unique about our culture, our core values, our commitment to your success, and most importantly, our people. We are a team of self-disciplined, hardworking, curious, trustworthy and humble people who make choices according to what is best for the team. We live to collaborate and make a difference.