Lead Automotive Soft Trim Tooling Programs

Standex International Corporation

Maumee (OH)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 130,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Standex International Corporation in Maumee, OH seeks a Program/Project Manager – Soft Trim Tooling to lead tooling programs from award to launch and production readiness. You will coordinate across engineering, tooling, manufacturing, quality, and supply chain to meet customer requirements.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in automotive tooling or related launch roles, strong project management and communication skills, and hands-on tooling experience in soft trim technologies and related

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in a technical field and 5+ years in tooling/program management.
Experience leading tooling programs through validation, launch, and startup.
Strong customer-facing communication and cross-functional coordination.
Knowledge of APQP/PPAP processes and risk management.

Responsibilities

Lead Soft Trim tooling programs from customer award through launch and post-launch stabilization.
Develop and communicate detailed project timing plans, milestones, and risks.
Serve as primary customer contact for program activities and escalation.
Coordinate program reviews, internal status meetings, and cross-functional readiness.
Track deliverables, changes, issues, approvals, and timing risks for proactive resolution.
Support APQP/PPAP and launch requirements.
Drive accountability for timing, cost, and project deliverables.