Tool and Die Manager-Engineer

International; Lisle (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

International in Lisle, Illinois is looking for a skilled Tooling Manager–Stamping. This role involves overseeing multi-million-dollar tooling throughout its lifecycle, including procurement and supplier management. Candidates should have significant supply chain or engineering experience and a degree in a related field. The position offers competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package designed to support employee well-being.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in supply chain, engineering, or manufacturing with lead experience.
• Master's degree and 3+ years experience, or 8+ years of relevant experience.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Manage tooling lifecycle from procurement to production.
• Communicate with suppliers about tooling schedules.
• Track tooling expenses and report metrics.

Skills

Project Management

Communication

Analytical Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Master's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

DFM/DFA principles

Job description

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Tooling Manager‑Stamping with experience in stamping to support our Procurement organization. This role involves managing all aspects of multi‑million‑dollar supply‑based tooling for assigned commodities throughout the lifecycle of pre‑production, production, and service, including engineering changes, refurbishment, and tooling relocations. You will manage the full tooling lifecycle—financials, design reviews, construction, technical guidance, try‑outs, commissioning, and build event support—ensuring tooling and process capabilities meet cost, quality, and timing requirements to achieve program goals. Collaborating with suppliers and cost‑reduction teams, you will identify cost‑saving opportunities and interface with internal and external customers, such as Supply Managers, Purchasing Program Managers, Quality Managers, and Product Development Engineers, to ensure effective communication and project success. Additionally, you will manage material procurement, production planning, inventory control, outsourcing, and vendor selection, creating integrated processes that connect internal functions and external suppliers to optimize operations.

Responsibilities

• Maintain daily communication with suppliers regarding tooling schedules and progress.
• Drive reduction of PSR (Pending Supplier Response) to enhance program timelines.
• Prepare and present bi‑weekly tooling completion updates during periodic review meetings.
• Generate and distribute weekly tooling status reports to relevant stakeholders.
• Review and approve tooling‑related invoices for final payment ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Collaborate with Finance to monitor tooling spend and report monthly and quarterly forecasts.
• Track and report capital tooling expenditure, supporting the CAR (Capital Approval Request) process.
• Lead cost validation, tooling lead time estimation, and provide budgetary guidance for tooling concepts (Frame & Attach, Hose & Tube Tooling).
• Conduct design and process reviews, providing DFM (Design for Manufacturability) and DFA (Design for Assembly) feedback.
• Coordinate tooling reviews with Readiness Supply Managers through PartTrak system.
• Oversee purchase order creation, processing, and invoice reconciliation for tooling orders.
• Share critical mathematical data with suppliers to support quoting for a range of tooling including hoods, cab‑in‑white, and brackets.
• Conduct on‑site supplier visits to assess capability, refurbishment needs, scrap management, and inventory control.
• Identify and vet tooling projects, maintain CAR status tracker and manage quarterly capital spend tracking.
• Support webinars and communications to keep supply base informed on tooling initiatives.
• Coordinate domestic and international tooling shipments with 3rd‑party logistics partners.
• Manage completion of commercial documentation including ECCN and HTS numbers.
• Maintain key logistics contacts and documentation for smooth tooling transportation.
• Report monthly and year‑to‑date (YTD) metrics on purchase orders issued, amounts spent, and cost‑saving initiatives.
• Manage and report on team cost savings, negotiating tooling cost reductions where applicable.
• Lead and support tooling‑related projects ensuring alignment with program timelines and goals.
• Assist team members with advanced Microsoft Suite tools and support development of PowerPoint presentations for management reviews and departmental updates.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and at least 5 years of supply‑chain, engineering or manufacturing experience, with at least 1 year of lead experience.
• Master's degree and at least 3 years of supply‑chain, engineering or manufacturing experience, with at least 1 year of lead experience.
• At least 8 years of supply‑chain, engineering or manufacturing experience, with at least 1 year of lead experience.

Additional Requirements

• Qualified candidates, excluding current employees, must be legally authorized on an unrestricted basis (US Citizen, Legal Permanent Resident, Refugee or Asylee) to be employed in the United States. We do not anticipate providing employment‑related work sponsorship for this position.

Desired Skills

• Practical experience in design, build, or engineering with stamping dies.
• Proven experience in tooling, procurement, or supply‑chain roles within manufacturing or automotive sectors preferred.
• Strong project‑management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interact with suppliers, finance, and internal teams.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook).
• Familiarity with tooling design principles (DFM/DFA) and capital appropriation processes is a plus.
• Detail‑oriented with strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities.

Benefits and Compensation

This position offers competitive market‑based compensation, along with a comprehensive benefits package designed to support employee wellbeing. The expected salary offered for this position will fall within the stated range, with the final offer based on the candidate's applicable skills, knowledge, and experience.

EEO Statement

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. If you are a qualified individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to access the online application system or participate in the interview process due to your disability, please email [e-mail] to request assistance. Kindly specify Job Requisition Number / Job Title and Location in your response.