Tooling Manager

Etnyre International; Carbondale (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Hendrick Manufacturing in Carbondale, PA is seeking a Tooling Manager to lead the Tool Room, Tool Service, and Punch Departments. This hands‑on leader will develop people, improve tooling reliability, and drive continuous improvement initiatives to support production and reduce downtime.

The ideal candidate has 5–7 years tool room experience, a degree or journeyman certification in engineering/tooling, and proficiency with CAD/CAM, CNC, and grinding techniques. Supervisory skills are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Associate in Engineering or Journeyman Tool & Die Maker certification.
• 5–7 years of experience in a tool room environment with punching and blanking dies.
• Proficiency with CAD and CAM software; CNC and conventional machining and grinding experience.
• Preference for Wire EDM, fixture design, and standard work practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise the Tool Room, Tool Service, and Punch Departments.
• Improve tooling quality, reliability, and production efficiency.
• Develop and implement tooling concepts, standards, and cost-reduction methods.
• Oversee tool maintenance, new tooling development, and vendor relationships.
• Collaborate with production to minimize downtime and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

punching & blanking dies

CAD/CAM software

CNC & conventional machining

5–7 years tool room exp

Supervisory potential

Tool room leadership

Safety-first mindset

Education

Bachelor’s or Associate in Engineering

Journeyman Tool & Die Maker cert

Tools

Wire EDM

Fixture design

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Hendrick Manufacturing - Carbondale, PA 18407

Position Type: Full Time

Tooling Manager – Join a Legacy of Innovation

At Hendrick Manufacturing, we believe great manufacturing starts with great people. This year, we are celebrating 150 years in business, an achievement few manufacturers can claim. Hendrick Manufacturing offers the stability of a legacy organization combined with the innovation and growth of a forward-thinking manufacturer. We have built our reputation on quality, integrity, safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement. We are seeking an experienced Tooling Manager to lead our Tool Room, Tool Service, and Punch Departments. This is a hands‑on leadership opportunity for an individual who enjoys developing people, improving processes, solving manufacturing challenges, and driving operational excellence. The successful candidate will play a key role in increasing tooling efficiency, improving reliability, supporting production, and advancing continuous improvement initiatives throughout the organization.

What You'll Do

• Lead and promote a strong safety‑first culture.
• Manage the daily operations of the Tool Room, Tool Service, and Punch Departments.
• Supervise, train, coach, and develop department personnel.
• Improve tooling quality, reliability, and production efficiency.
• Develop and implement tooling concepts, methods, and standards that reduce costs and increase productivity.
• Oversee tool maintenance, new tooling development, and vendor relationships.
• Collaborate with production and support departments to troubleshoot tooling issues and minimize downtime.
• Manage tooling inventories, department budgets, and purchasing requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and standardization efforts throughout the department.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's Degree or Associate's Degree in Engineering, or Journeyman Tool and Die Maker certification.
• 5–7 years of experience in a tool room environment.
• Strong knowledge of punching and blanking dies.
• Proficiency with CAD and CAM software.
• Experience with CNC and conventional machining and grinding techniques.

Preferred

• 3+ years of supervisory experience.
• Experience with Wire EDM.
• Experience with heat treatment processes.
• Experience with fixture design.
• Experience developing and implementing standard work practices.