Director of Engineering & Tooling: Mold & Innovation Leader

Aprios Custom MFG; Brooklyn Park (MN); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Aprios Custom MFG seeks an experienced Director of Engineering & Tooling to lead a cross-functional team spanning Engineering, Project Management, Process Engineering, and Tooling. This role reports to the CEO and drives innovation, profitability, and scalable manufacturing capabilities.

You will build high-performing teams, oversee injection mold design and tooling operations, and guide new product introductions from concept through launch, ensuring production readiness and customer

Qualifications

• 15+ years of progressive experience in injection mold design, mold building, tooling engineering, or related manufacturing environments.
• Proven leadership experience managing engineering, tooling, or technical teams.
• Extensive expertise in injection mold design, construction, machining, assembly, troubleshooting, and production applications.
• Experience leading new product development projects from concept through production launch.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop multidisciplinary teams across Engineering, Project Management, Process Engineering, and Tooling.
• Drive new product development activities from customer concept and RFQ through production launch.
• Establish and grow internal mold design and build capabilities into a profitable business segment.
• Provide strategic leadership for injection mold design, tooling strategy, mold construction, and technical decision-making.
• Partner with Sales and customers to deliver innovative manufacturing solutions and support business growth opportunities.
• Oversee tooling programs including quoting, design review, sourcing decisions, project execution, quality, lead times, and profitability.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing and Quality teams to ensure successful production readiness and product launches.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives, standardization, automation, and adoption of advanced manufacturing technologies.

Skills

Leadership

Mold design

Tooling engineering

Project management

Communication

Strategic thinking

CAD/CAM systems

Manufacturing operations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Mastercam

Autodesk Moldflow

Job description

Aprios Custom MFG seeks an experienced Director of Engineering & Tooling to lead a cross-functional team spanning Engineering, Project Management, Process Engineering, and Tooling. This role reports to the CEO and drives innovation, profitability, and scalable manufacturing capabilities.

You will build high-performing teams, oversee injection mold design and tooling operations, and guide new product introductions from concept through launch, ensuring production readiness and customer