Tooling Manager [84446]

Onward Search; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Onward Search is hiring a Tooling Manager for an on-site role in Milwaukee. The position oversees tooling operations across multiple shifts and supports a 27-52 week engagement, leading efforts in tooling excellence for automotive manufacturing.

The candidate will drive daily tooling activities, develop strategic tooling processes, and coordinate with stakeholders to ensure on-time, within-budget launches while optimizing workflows and capacity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field.
• At least 5 years of leadership experience in manufacturing.
• Knowledge of CNC programming, high-speed machining, and quality standards preferred.
• Proficiency in project management software and lean manufacturing principles.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and vendor management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily tooling team activities, ensuring safety and operational efficiency.
• Develop and implement strategic plans for tooling processes and continuous improvement.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to facilitate on-time, within-budget tooling launches.
• Optimize tooling workflows by standardizing procedures and enhancing capacity.
• Manage resources and proactively respond to demand changes and supply chain issues.

Skills

Leadership

CNC programming

Lean manufacturing

Project management

Vendor management

Safety management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

Project management software

Job description

A manufacturing company focused on vehicle access solutions is hiring a Tooling Manager. Located on-site in Milwaukee, the role involves overseeing tooling operations across multiple shifts. This is a 27-52 week engagement. Join our client in leading tooling excellence in automotive manufacturing.

Tooling Manager Responsibilities:

• Lead daily tooling team activities, ensuring safety and operational efficiency.
• Develop and implement strategic plans for tooling processes and continuous improvement.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to facilitate on-time, within-budget tooling launches.
• Optimize tooling workflows by standardizing procedures and enhancing capacity.
• Manage resources and proactively respond to demand changes and supply chain issues.

Tooling Manager Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field.
• At least 5 years of leadership experience in manufacturing.
• Knowledge of CNC programming, high-speed machining, and quality standards preferred.
• Proficiency in project management software and lean manufacturing principles.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and vendor management skills.