Manager, Manufacturng Engrg

RocketForce Technologies LLC; Redmond (WA); On-site; USD 117,000 - 217,000; Full time

Job summary

RocketForce Technologies LLC in Redmond, WA seeks a Manager, Tooling Engineering to lead a team responsible for tooling design, fabrication, and production support. You will own tooling development from concept to production, ensuring quality and efficiency while working with cross-functional teams and suppliers.

The role requires deep understanding of manufacturing requirements, strong leadership, and a hands-on approach on the shop floor to deliver tooling solutions that translate production

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 9 years of prior relevant experience; graduate degree with 7+ years; or 13+ years with no degree.
• Experience leading tooling engineering teams and managing budgets and schedules.
• Ability to interpret drawings and translate production needs into tooling solutions.
• Strong understanding of product design intent, functionality and manufacturing requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of tooling engineers; provide mentorship and performance management.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings to guide tooling strategy and design.
• Own tooling engineering from concept to production support; act as technical authority.
• Collaborate with design, manufacturing, quality, and suppliers to ensure program success.
• Develop tooling documentation, such as design specs and maintenance procedures.
• Manage tooling budgets, timelines, and resource allocation.
• Establish tooling standards and best practices; drive continuous improvement.
• Provide DFM feedback with emphasis on tooling requirements and constraints.
• Engage with external tooling vendors and ensure compliance with safety standards.

Skills

Leadership

Tooling design

GD&T

Cross-functional collaboration

Budget management

Supplier management

Read engineering drawings

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor’s in Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering

Graduate degree preferred

Tools

ERP (Oracle or SAP)

PLM software

CAD (SolidWorks, CATIA)

FEA tooling analysis

Job description

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Manager, Manufacturng Engrg

Redmond, WA, US

30+ days ago Requisition ID: 1004

Salary Range: $116,500.00 To $216,500.00 Annually

Job Title: Manager, Tooling Engineering

Job Location: Redmond WA

Job Schedule: 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days – totaling 80 hours worked – and have every other Friday off

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced and skilled Manager, Tooling Engineering with a background in tooling design, fabrication, and manufacturing support. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading a team of tooling engineers to develop, implement, and optimize tooling solutions that ensure the highest quality and efficiency in production. This position requires a proactive and hands-on leadership approach, working collaboratively with cross-functional teams and suppliers to address and resolve issues, drive continuous improvements, and uphold our stringent quality standards.

This role requires complete ownership of the tooling engineering function from concept to production support. We're looking for someone who is highly invested in the tooling solutions their team develops and genuinely enjoys getting hands-on with tooling design and implementation. The ideal candidate thrives on the shop floor, takes personal ownership of their team's tooling deliverables, and finds satisfaction in directly engaging with the hardware, production teams, and suppliers to solve real-world manufacturing challenges. You must deeply understand not just how to design and build tooling, but the products being manufactured – their design intent, functionality, and critical features – to effectively translate production requirements into successful tooling solutions.

• The ideal candidate will possess strong technical expertise, proven leadership capabilities, and a high level of self-motivation.

Essential Functions

• Lead and develop a team of tooling engineers, providing technical guidance, mentorship, and performance management
• Read and interpret engineering drawings and manufacturing requirements to guide tooling strategy and design that produces conforming hardware
• Take full ownership of tooling engineering deliverables, serving as the primary technical authority from initial concept through production implementation
• Develop a comprehensive understanding of product design, functionality, and manufacturing requirements to ensure tooling solutions support product performance and quality objectives
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including design engineering, manufacturing engineering, quality, production, and suppliers to ensure successful program execution
• Oversee the development of clear, comprehensive tooling documentation including design specifications, assembly instructions, and maintenance procedures. Ensure documentation effectively bridges engineering intent with shop floor execution
• Manage tooling budgets, schedules, and resource allocation to meet program commitments
• Establish and maintain tooling standards, best practices, and design guidelines
• Participate in and lead continuous improvement initiatives and contribute to the development of organizational best practices
• Provide design for manufacturability feedback with emphasis on tooling requirements and constraints
• Design and implement process improvements to enhance tooling effectiveness, productivity, quality, and cost-efficiency
• Manage relationships with external tooling suppliers and vendors
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and quality standards for all tooling operations

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 9 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior related experience.

Preferred Additional Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field
• Graduate degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field
• Manufacturing Engineering and/or tooling engineering experience
• Previous experience managing a tooling engineering or manufacturing discipline group or team
• ASME Y14.5 GD&T certification or equivalent advanced trainingExperience with tooling design and manufacturing support for space hardware or aerospace applications
• Experience working within ERP systems such as Oracle or SAP
• Experience working within PLM software to manage tooling designs, assemblies, and documentation
• Proficiency in tooling design principles, machining, GD&T, fixture design, and assembly processes
• Experience with advanced manufacturing technologies including machining, additive manufacturing, and automated assembly fixtures
• Experience with process optimization, lean manufacturing, and Six Sigma methodologies
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex tooling and manufacturing issues
• Strong leadership skills with demonstrated ability to build and develop high-performing teams
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills with ability to influence across organizational levels
• Proficiency in additional CAD software (SolidWorks, CATIA) and other relevant engineering tools
• Experience with FEA and tooling analysis software
• Knowledge of industry standards and regulations related to tooling design and manufacturing processes
• Project management experience and familiarity with project management tools
• Experience managing supplier relationships and external tooling vendors

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in the State of Washington is $116,500 - $216,500. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location.