Tool and Die Manager-Engineer

International Motors, LLC; Lisle (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

International Motors, LLC in Lisle, Illinois is seeking a highly skilled Tooling Manager-Stamping to lead tooling lifecycle management for multi-million-dollar projects. This role demands a minimum of 5 years in supply chain or engineering with strong project management skills and expertise in stamping. Responsibilities include supplier collaboration, financial management of tooling projects, and maintaining effective communication across teams. A comprehensive benefits package is also offered to enhance employee wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and at least 5 years of supply chain, engineering or manufacturing experience.
• Master's degree with at least 3 years of experience or 8 years of experience without a degree.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full tooling lifecycle including financials and technical guidance.
• Maintain daily communication with suppliers regarding tooling schedules.
• Review and approve tooling-related invoices ensuring accuracy.

Skills

Experience in stamping

Project management

Excellent communication skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Analytical and problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

8 years of supply chain experience

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.

In this role, you will manage the full tooling lifecycle, including financials, design reviews, construction, technical guidance, try-outs, commissioning, and build event support. You will ensure 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. You will also 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, while creating integrated processes that connect internal functions and external suppliers to optimize operations.

This role is within the Supply Chain Management function and involves a combination of disciplines.

Responsibilities

Tooling Completion

• 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.

Invoicing & Financial Management

• 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.

Tooling Design, Feasibility & Review

• 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.

Benchmarking & Supplier Collaboration

• 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.
• Capital Appropriation Management
• 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.

Tool Moves & Logistics Coordination

• 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.

Metrics & Cost Savings

• 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.

Project Management & Team Support

• 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.
• At least 1 year of lead experience.

OR

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

OR

• At least 8 years of supply chain, engineering or manufacturing experience.
• 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 (e.g., H-1B status).

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. You can learn more about the benefits offered for this position by visiting https://careers.international.com/#benefits.

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.

Company Overview

About TRATON: With its brands Scania, MAN, International, and Volkswagen Truck & Bus, TRATON is the parent and holding company of the TRATONGROUP and one of the world’s leading commercial vehicle manufacturers. The Group’s product portfolio comprises trucks, buses, and light-duty commercial vehicles. “Transforming Transportation Together. For a sustainable world.”: this intention underlines the Company’s ambition to have a lasting and sustainable impact on the commercial vehicle business and on the Group’s commercial growth.

About International: From a one-man company built on the world-changing invention of the McCormick reaper in 1831, to the 15,000‑person‑strong company we are today, few companies can lay claim to a history like International. Based in Lisle, Illinois, International Motors, LLC creates solutions that deliver greater uptime and productivity to our customers throughout the full operation of our commercial vehicles. We build International trucks and engines and IC Bus school and commercial buses that are as tough and as smart as the people who drive them. We also develop Fleetrite aftermarket parts. In everything we do, our vision is to accelerate the impact of sustainable mobility to create the cleaner, safer world we all deserve. As of 2021, we joined Scania, MAN and Volkswagen Truck & Bus in TRATON GROUP, a global champion of the truck and transport services industry. To learn more, visit International.com.

*International Motors, LLC is d/b/a International Motors USA in Illinois, Missouri, New Jersey, Ohio, Texas, and Utah.

EEO Statement

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