Senior Tool Room & Die Operations Lead

ABB; Keyes Summit (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision plans

Company paid life insurance

401(k) with company contributions

Paid holidays

Job summary

ABB in St. Louis is seeking a Tool Room Manager to lead design, fabrication, and maintenance of stamping dies and tooling for motor lamination and parts departments.

You will supervise a team of tool and die makers and a designer, drive safety, and ensure quality and traceability. The role requires 8+ years in tool and die manufacturing with 5+ years in leadership, stamping expertise, CNC/Wire EDM knowledge, and strong project leadership.

Qualifications

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Technology, or related field with 8+ years in tool and die manufacturing.
• 5+ years supervisory experience leading tool and die operations in high-volume environments.
• Extensive expertise in stamping and tooling processes including progressive die design and tool life optimization.
• Strong knowledge of CNC machining, wire EDM, manual machining, precision measurement, and quality control systems.
• Experience with maintenance planning, capital budgeting, and project execution in manufacturing.
• Commitment to safety, continuous improvement, and managing multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Tool Room organization by supervising and mentoring toolmakers, machinists, and apprentices.
• Direct design, fabrication, maintenance, repair, and lifecycle management of stamping dies and tooling.
• Drive operational excellence through root cause analysis, process optimization, and corrective actions.
• Manage tool room operations, budgets, capital investments, inventory, and preventive maintenance.
• Collaborate with engineering, production, and quality teams to support changes and safety targets.
• Ensure compliance with specifications, traceability, and production objectives.

Skills

Leadership experience

Stamping/tooling expertise

Tool room management

CNC machining knowledge

Quality control systems

Engineering drawing interpretation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Manufacturing Technology

Tools

CNC machines

Wire EDM

Carbide tooling

CAD/CAM and blueprints

Job description

ABB in St. Louis is seeking a Tool Room Manager to lead design, fabrication, and maintenance of stamping dies and tooling for motor lamination and parts departments.

You will supervise a team of tool and die makers and a designer, drive safety, and ensure quality and traceability. The role requires 8+ years in tool and die manufacturing with 5+ years in leadership, stamping expertise, CNC/Wire EDM knowledge, and strong project leadership.