Tooling & Design Lead - Mold & CNC

Spectrum Plastics Group; New Brighton (MN); On-site; USD 100,000 - 148,000; Full time

Job summary

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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Strong people management skills

Knowledgeable in CAD/CAM

Proficient computer skills

Strong problem solving and trou bling

Education

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

Tools

CAD/CAM

CNC equipment

Job description

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.