Lead Tooling & Die Manager, Automotive Stamping

Actalent; Bowling Green (KY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

11 paid holidays

13% annual bonus

PTO

Job summary

Actalent seeks an Assistant Tool Room Manager for Bowling Green, KY. The role focuses on die troubleshooting, tooling improvements, and leading Tool & Die personnel in a high-volume automotive stamping environment.

You will guide engineering changes, perform root-cause analysis, and drive lean initiatives while coordinating with engineering and production teams. The position is fully onsite with a multi-shift schedule and a six-day work week typical, plus extended hours when needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering field.

Responsibilities

• Lead Tool & Die Makers and tool room personnel in day-to-day operations.
• Troubleshoot die, tooling, and production issues to minimize downtime and maintain quality.
• Support die maintenance, repair, modifications, and tryouts for optimal performance.
• Review drawings, GD&T requirements to guide tooling design and improvements.
• Use CAD data to support tooling enhancements and engineering changes.
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
• Drive continuous improvement and lean initiatives in tool room operations.
• Coordinate tooling activities to meet production schedules and delivery requirements.
• Ensure safety and quality standards across tooling and stamping operations.
• Assist with employee training and development.
• Collaborate on progressive dies, transfer dies, and complex tooling.
• Apply APQP, PPAP, and FMEA where applicable.
• Oversee welding and fabrication related to tooling and die repair.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a related field

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

CATIA

Job description

Actalent seeks an Assistant Tool Room Manager for Bowling Green, KY. The role focuses on die troubleshooting, tooling improvements, and leading Tool & Die personnel in a high-volume automotive stamping environment.

You will guide engineering changes, perform root-cause analysis, and drive lean initiatives while coordinating with engineering and production teams. The position is fully onsite with a multi-shift schedule and a six-day work week typical, plus extended hours when needed.