Tooling and Design Manager

Spectrum Plastics Group; New Brighton (MN); Presencial; USD 100 000 - 148 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Donatelle in New Brighton, MN is seeking a seasoned leader to manage the Design and Tooling functions. This full-time role oversees technical management, budgeting, and the on-time delivery of tooling commitments to support development and production schedules.

The ideal candidate has extensive experience in mold making, CNC operations, and supervisory roles, with strong CAD/CAM skills and a proven ability to drive process improvements while upholding safety and quality standards.

Qualificações

• Two-year vocational diploma in Machining, Tool & Die, or Moldmaking.
• Extensive mold making, CNC equipment operation, and tool room experience.
• 10+ years combined experience with injection molding, CNC production machining, LSR and secondary operations.
• 5+ years supervisory/management experience preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Oversee budgeting and planning of staff to execute Donatelle's business plan.
• Hire, train, develop, and manage performance of personnel in Design and Tooling.
• Analyze workflow to optimize resource distribution and scheduling.
• Communicate policies, safety issues, and objectives to staff.
• Lead by example and reinforce company values with the Tooling and Design teams.
• Foster inter-departmental collaboration and cross-utilization of resources.
• Provide input to resource and capital planning to support Donatelle's plan.
• Interact with management and other departments to identify and implement improvements.
• Ensure on-time delivery of design and tooling commitments.
• Ensure quality of work in line with organizational standards.
• Ensure budget compliance for work in Design and Tooling.

Conhecimentos

Strong people management skills

Knowledgeable in CAD/CAM

Proficient computer skills

Strong problem solving and trou bling

Formação académica

Two-year vocational diploma in Machining, Tool & Die, or Moldmaking

Ferramentas

CAD/CAM

CNC equipment

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Job Details

Job Location: Donatelle - New Brighton - New Brighton, MN 55112

Position Type: Full Time

Salary Range: $100,000.00 - $148,000.00 Salary/year

Overview of Responsibilities:

Technical Responsibilities

• Responsible for technical management and oversight of all Design and Tool Room activities
• Stay abreast of new technologies and support the budgeting, planning, acquisition and maintenance of equipment required to meet business objectives.
• Accountable for the efficiency and effectiveness of all processes utilized in the Design and Tooling areas through:
• Continually evaluate current processes and identify areas for improvement.
• Make recommendations and carry out the implementation of improvements.
• Ensure processes are being followed.
• Accountable for on-time delivery of design and tooling commitments to support development and production schedules.
• Responsible for ensuring exceptional quality of work completed by the department that is consistent with organizational standards.
• Responsible for budget compliance on all work within the Design and Tooling areas

Leadership Responsibilities

• Responsible for the budgeting and planning of staff required to execute Donatelle's business plan.
• Oversee the hiring, training, professional development, performance management and compensation of personnel in support of department and organizational objectives.
• Analyze the workflow within the Design and Tooling areas and manage the distribution and scheduling of work to ensure the most efficient use of organization resources.
• Communicate and reinforce policies, safety issues, and organizational objectives to staff members.
• Provide leadership through the demonstration of company values to Tooling and Design Team Member Associates through communication and personal action.
• Facilitate and promote inter‑departmental workflow and cross utilization of resources and strong relationships within Design and Tooling department and with other departments within Donatelle.
• Responsible for providing input to resource and capital planning required to execute Donatelle's business plan.

General Responsibilities:

• Interact with management and all other departments to participate in problem solving and to recommend potential improvements.
• Responsibility to protect Donatelle confidential information and Intellectual Property
• Follow safety requirements as outlined in the safety manual.
• Perform other projects and duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications:

Education/Experience:

• Minimum two-year vocational diploma in Machining, Tool & Die, or Moldmaking
• Minimum 10 years mold making, CNC equipment operation, and general tool room experience required.
• Minimum 10 years combined experience with injection molding, CNC production machining, LSR and secondary operations.
• Minimum 5 years supervisory/management experience preferred

Other Qualifications and Desired Skills:

• Strong people management skills
• Knowledgeable in CAD/CAM
• Proficient computer skills
• Strong problem solving and troubling shooting

Qualifications