Senior Corporate Tooling Manager

Waupaca-Foundr; Waupaca (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Short- and long-term disability

Life insurance

401(k)

Employer funded retirement plan

Paid vacations/holidays

Wellness program

Fitness membership

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Job summary

Waupaca Foundry, Inc. is North America’s leading supplier of iron castings with a strong heritage of quality and innovation. The role focuses on designing pattern gates and tooling, using simulation tools to meet plant quality and production goals.

The position requires a minimum of 12 years in tooling design, leadership experience, and a solid engineering foundation. You will lead cross-disciplinary teams, optimize tooling processes, and contribute to safe, cost-efficient operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, tooling design, or related field required; masters preferred.
• Minimum 12 years of tooling design/building experience.
• Experience managing employees.
• Advanced knowledge of VMM, core, and mill room tooling.
• Ability to read blueprints.
• Ability to read and understand cost sheets.
• Knowledge of cast iron metallurgy and tool steels.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work with cross-disciplinary teams.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Design tooling patterns using casting principles and simulation software.
• Fill gaps in tooling engineering during vacations.
• Quote rapid proto work for plants.
• Lead tooling cost reduction projects (EVC/VCP).

Skills

Tooling design

Team leadership

Blueprint reading

Cost analysis

Cast iron metallurgy

Heat treatment

Communication

Critical thinking

Heavy lifting

Cross-disciplinary teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Masters preferred

Tools

Autodesk Powershape

Autodesk Inventor

Creo

Magmasoft

Polyworks

Geomagic DesignX

Job description

Waupaca Foundry, Inc. is North America’s leading supplier of iron castings and has a history of innovation with a legacy of product quality. Waupaca Foundry employs approximately 4,400 people company wide.
Waupaca Foundry is committed to relentless improvement, forward-thinking sustainability initiatives, and providing a reliable experience to the millions who use our castings every day. Our goal is to employ individuals who take pride in their work within a culture of continual innovation.
Waupaca Foundry is proud to be an employer of choice for those driven and skilled individuals seeking rewarding careers by producing top quality castings.

You will be right at home at Waupaca Foundry.

Designing pattern gating utilizing foundry casting principles and casting simulation software to produce parts consistent with plant quality and production goals.

RESPONSIBILITES/DUTIES:

• Answer questions on tooling builds and solutions to fix mistakes.
• Fill in areas of tooling engineering that are behind or on vacations.
• Quote rapid proto work for plants.
• Lead tooling improvement cost reduction projects (EVC/VCP development).

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS :

• Minimum 12 years of experience designing/building tooling.
• Experience managing employees.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering, tooling design, or related field required, masters preferred.
• Advanced knowledge of VMM, core, and mill room tooling.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprint drawings.
• Ability to work with and lead a team of multiple disciplines.
• Ability to read and understand cost sheets.
• Working knowledge of cast iron metallurgy.
• Understanding of tool steels and their heat treatments.
• Must possess good written and oral communication skills.
• Employ critical thinking, logic, and reasoning to troubleshoot and solve problems.
• Ability to lift 50lbs.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepare and present performance reviews.
• Oversee safety and 6s programs.
• Oversee training program.
• Training other personnel as required.
• Ensure department profitability/VCP goals are met.

EQUIPMENT USED:

• Autodesk Powershape
• Autodesk Inventor
• Creo
• Magmasoft
• Polyworks
• Geomagic DesignX
• Overhead hoist

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Office with time on the shop floor.

If selected for consideration, candidates must successfully complete a selection process that includes interviews, reference check/verification, and a pre-employment drug screen.

BENEFITS :

Waupaca Foundry offers competitive wages and exceptional benefits, including:

• Short- and long-term disability
• Life insurance
• 401(k)
• Employer funded retirement plan
• Paid vacations/holidays
• Wellness program
• Fitness membership
• Employee assistance program (EAP)

Waupaca Foundry is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.

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Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.

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