Tooling Manager

Onward Search; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Onward Search is assisting a leading automotive company in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to hire a Tooling Manager onsite. You will oversee daily tooling operations across multiple shifts, drive continuous improvement, and manage die-cast and stamping tooling processes.

The role emphasizes safety, tooling development, and cost-effective tooling quality, with cross‑functional collaboration to resolve issues and meet timelines and budgets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, industrial management, or related field.
• At least 5 years of leadership in a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of CNC programming, high-speed machining, EDM, and grinding preferred.
• Familiarity with quality standards, GD&T, and lean manufacturing principles.
• Strong project management, data analysis, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily tooling activities across multiple shifts, ensuring efficient operation of die-cast and stamping tooling processes.
• Collaborate with teams to implement safety procedures and foster a culture of continuous improvement.
• Lead new tooling development, managing timelines and budgets for tooling launches.
• Develop and refine processes to enhance tooling quality, durability, and cost-effectiveness.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to troubleshoot issues and develop effective solutions.

Skills

Leadership

Data analysis

Communication

Project management

Lean manufacturing

Quality standards / GD&T

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Tools

CNC programming

EDM

Grinding

High-speed machining

Job description

A leading automotive company is hiring a Tooling Manager to join their team. Located onsite, the role involves managing tooling operations, coordinating maintenance, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. This opportunity allows you to contribute to shaping advanced vehicle access solutions.

The application deadline for this role is 10/02/2026.

Tooling Manager Responsibilities:

• Oversee daily tooling activities across multiple shifts, ensuring efficient operation of die-cast and stamping tooling processes.
• Collaborate with teams to implement safety procedures and foster a culture of continuous improvement.
• Lead new tooling development, managing timelines and budgets for tooling launches.
• Develop and refine processes to enhance tooling quality, durability, and cost-effectiveness.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to troubleshoot issues and develop effective solutions.

Tooling Manager Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, industrial management, or related field.
• At least 5 years of leadership in a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of CNC programming, high-speed machining, EDM, and grinding preferred.
• Familiarity with quality standards, GD&T, and lean manufacturing principles.
• Strong project management, data analysis, and communication skills.