Tooling Design Manager

Associated Materials; West Salem (IL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Growth opportunities

401K Matching

Paid Time Off

Medical/Dental/Vision

Discount programs

Job summary

Associated Materials Innovations is seeking a Tooling Design Manager to lead a team of machinists, fabricators, and other technical specialists in designing, building, and optimizing extrusion tooling. The role spans multiple sites, coordinating with production to ensure efficient operations and controlling project budgets.

Based at our West Salem, OH facility, the position focuses on CAD/CAM tool design using AutoCAD, SolidWorks, and Esprit, with cross-functional collaboration to improve tool

Qualifications

• 5+ years of CAD/CAM experience in manufacturing design.
• Expert understanding of machining, fabrication, weldments, tolerances, materials, and design processes.
• SolidWorks experience in manufacturing design preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise machinists and technicians in a safety-conscious environment.
• Control project costs across multiple plants and manage outside vendors.
• Lead creation of 2D and 3D designs for extrusion tools using CAD/CAM (AutoCAD/SolidWorks/Esprit).
• Collaborate with production, quality, and new product design groups to tackle manufacturing challenges.
• Improve tool reliability and manufacturing efficiency through lean manufacturing methods.

Skills

CAD/CAM design

Leadership

2D/3D tool design

Lean manufacturing

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Esprit

Job description

Who We Are

Join the Associated Materials Innovations team at Associated Materials LLC, and be AMazing with us!

At Associated Materials Innovations, we combine our rich history in innovation with an unwavering commitment to continuous improvement of the customer experience. For decades, we have provided vinyl windows, siding, and metal building products that have helped build homes and communities across North America.

As a leading manufacturer of exterior building products and preferred product manufacturer for Alside, you'll have the opportunity to contribute ideas in a welcoming and supportive work environment driven by safety and our core values. Join the AMI team where you can be AMazing as we shape our future together.

Position Summary

The Tooling Design Manger leads a team of machinists, fabricators, and/or other technical specialists to design, build, and optimize (extrusion) manufacturing tools (calibrators, sizers, fixtures, dies, and jigs as well as provide support for plant (downstream equipment). Manage timelines, control department budgets, and coordinate with production to ensure efficient factory operations. Multiple site responsibility.

The West Salem, OH facility continues its legacy by striving to produce high-quality vinyl & composite building products that support customers across North America. West Salem plant manufactures vinyl and composite siding and windows accessories.

Key Responsibilities

• Leadership/Team: Manage/supervise machinists and other technicians in an environment adhering to industry as well as local safety standards. Provide direction, establish goals, assign tasks, and coordinate with production staff.
• Budgeting: Control project costs (multiple plant) and manage outside vendors.
• Tool Design: Lead creation of 2D and 3D designs for custom extrusion tools using various CAD and CAM software (including AutoCad, SolidWorks, & Esprit)
• Cross-Functional Support: Partner with production, quality, and new product design groups to take on manufacturing challenges and solve problems.
• Optimization/Lean Manufacturing: Improve tool reliability, safety standards, and manufacturing efficiency through lean manufacturing methods.
• Equipment/Capabilities:

• Wire EDM
• CNC Machining Centers (HAAS)
• Heat Treat
• Laser Welding
• 3D Printing & Scanning
• Traditional Machining Centers, Lathes, Surface Grinders

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related. Experience will be considered.
• Experience: 5+ years of CAD/CAM, preferably SolidWorks (manufacturing design) experience or equivalent demonstrated expertise.
• Expert understanding of machining, fabrication, weldments, tolerances, materials, and design processes.

Benefits of Working with Associated Materials

• Competitive compensation
• Opportunity for growth
• Long standing business model in a changing market
• Premier company culture
• Medical/Dental/Vision
• 401K Matching
• Paid Time Off, Holiday Pay
• Discount programs

About Us

When you join AMI, you are part of a leading North American manufacturing business of vinyl windows, cladding, metal siding, trim and other essential exterior building products for residential, light commercial and multifamily projects. In 2022, we introduced our composite cladding system, a first-of-its-kind solution featuring exclusive (GP)2 technology. Headquartered in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, AMI is part of Associated Materials, LLC, which owns and operates 10 manufacturing facilities in North America including a distribution center.

Associated Materials Innovations ... Building Products Better

Associated Materials, LLC. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by local law, regulation, or ordinance. We also make reasonable accommodations for disabled employees and applicants, as required by law.

Additional Information

The actual wage offered to the successful candidate will be based on multiple factors, including, but not limited to, job-related knowledge/skills, experience, business needs, geographical location, and internal pay parity. Compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate.