Die-Cast & Stamping Tooling Lead

Onward Search; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Onward Search is assisting a leading automotive company in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to hire a Tooling Manager onsite. You will oversee daily tooling operations across multiple shifts, drive continuous improvement, and manage die-cast and stamping tooling processes.

The role emphasizes safety, tooling development, and cost-effective tooling quality, with cross‑functional collaboration to resolve issues and meet timelines and budgets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, industrial management, or related field.
• At least 5 years of leadership in a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of CNC programming, high-speed machining, EDM, and grinding preferred.
• Familiarity with quality standards, GD&T, and lean manufacturing principles.
• Strong project management, data analysis, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily tooling activities across multiple shifts, ensuring efficient operation of die-cast and stamping tooling processes.
• Collaborate with teams to implement safety procedures and foster a culture of continuous improvement.
• Lead new tooling development, managing timelines and budgets for tooling launches.
• Develop and refine processes to enhance tooling quality, durability, and cost-effectiveness.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to troubleshoot issues and develop effective solutions.

Skills

Leadership

Data analysis

Communication

Project management

Lean manufacturing

Quality standards / GD&T

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Tools

CNC programming

EDM

Grinding

High-speed machining

Job description

Onward Search is assisting a leading automotive company in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to hire a Tooling Manager onsite. You will oversee daily tooling operations across multiple shifts, drive continuous improvement, and manage die-cast and stamping tooling processes.

The role emphasizes safety, tooling development, and cost-effective tooling quality, with cross‑functional collaboration to resolve issues and meet timelines and budgets.