Tooling Manager: Lead Tool Room & Process Excellence

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

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.