Tooling Process Engineering Manager

Scherdel Sales & Technology, Inc.; Muskegon (MI); Presencial; USD 120 000 - 180 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

SCHERDEL Sales & Technology, Inc. is seeking a Tooling Process Engineering Manager to lead design, development, and lifecycle management of manufacturing tooling across North America, based in Muskegon, MI.

Up to 50% travel is expected while coordinating with cross-functional teams to ensure standards, safety, and innovation. The role focuses on strategic tooling excellence, leadership of Tooling Managers, cost efficiency, and continuous improvement in tooling design, materials, and build

Qualificações

• 10+ years hands-on tooling design, manufacturing processes, or shop floor engineering.
• 2+ years direct supervisory experience.
• Ability to travel up to 50% domestically and internationally.

Responsabilidades

• Develop and lead NA regional tooling strategies aligned with company goals and global standards.
• Lead and develop Tooling Managers and Supervisors with coaching and leadership development.
• Ensure compliance with tooling quality, production timelines, and cost efficiency across North America.
• Collaborate with design engineering, manufacturing, and project teams for launches and tooling solutions.
• Drive standardization and best practices for tooling operations, systems, and KPIs.
• Oversee capital tooling projects and risk mitigation plans across NA.

Conhecimentos

Tool & Die Design

Machining & Forming

Quality Control

Maintenance Planning

Lean Manufacturing

Cost Analysis

Data-Driven Decisions

Root Cause Analysis

Formação académica

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering

Ferramentas

CAD/CAM software

Bihler Technology

Descrição da oferta de emprego

START YOUR CAREER IN THE SCHERDEL Family

JOB POSTING

Tooling Process Engineering Manager
IN MUSKEGON, MI

SCHERDEL Sales & Technology, Inc., located in Muskegon, MI since 1999, with a Metro Detroitoffice in Brighton, MI, is a subsidiary of SCHERDEL GmbH, located in Marktredwitz in the state ofBavaria, Germany. We are currently managed by the fourth generation of the founding family withsales and manufacturing activities at 42 sites in various European countries, North and South America and inAsia. SCHERDEL is strongly value driven and has a long track record of caring for our associates in many ways.

Job Overview

The Tooling Process Engineering Manager will lead the design, development, maintenance, and lifecycle of manufacturing tooling (such as molds, dies stamping, and fixtures) across North America. This role ensures strategic alignment, operational excellence, and adherence to company standards in tooling production, maintenance, utilization, and innovation. The position drives collaboration and communication across departments, continuous improvement, and future focused leadership development within the tooling discipline to meet the business and customer demands. The role serves as the key liaison between executive leadership and tooling operations, while fostering a culture of excellence, safety, and innovation. This role is located in Muskegon, MI and will travel up to 50%.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Develop and execute North America regional tooling strategies aligned with company goals and global standards.
• Lead and develop Tooling Managers and Supervisors by fostering consistent performance, providing coaching, and leadership development, building stakeholder, buy-in, and promoting a culture of change management and continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance with tooling quality, production timelines, and cost efficiency across North America.
• Collaborate with design engineering, manufacturing, and project teams to support program launches and tooling solutions.
• Drive standardization and best practices for tooling operations, systems, and KPIs across North America.
• Support innovation in tool design, materials, and build processes through partnership with R&D and external suppliers.
• Incorporate a forward-thinking approach to tooling innovation by promoting advanced tool design methodologies, emerging technologies, and digitalization across all tooling functions.
• Oversee capital tooling project execution and risk mitigation plans for North America.
• Drive improvement initiatives and support audit activities to promote adherence to established safety and quality standards.

• Facilitate regular communication between tooling leaders ensuring seamless coordination and issue resolution.
• Mentor and evaluate Tooling Managers/Supervisors, ensuring succession planning and leadership pipeline development.
• Participate in tooling reviews business planning, and supplier evaluations.
• Ensure compliance with legal, environmental, and corporate requirements in all tooling functions.
• Maintain strong relationships with internal and external customers to ensure tooling needs are met proactively and professionally.

Position Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent level of education required. Bachelor's degree in mechanical, manufacturing, or industrial engineering or similar preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of hands‑on experience in tooling design, manufacturing processes, or shop floor engineering.
• Minimum of 2 years of direct supervisory experience.
• Ability to travel up to 50% domestically and internationally.

Skills - Technical, Analytical & business Acumen

• Tool and Die Design - Deep understanding of die design, tool construction, and CAD/CAM software. Preferable Bihler Technology experience.
• Manufacturing Processes - Expertise in machining, stamping, and metal forming.
• Quality Control - Knowledge of inspection techniques, tolerances, and quality standards (e.g., ISO, Six Sigma).
• Maintenance Planning - Experience with preventive and predictive maintenance of tooling systems.
• Lean Manufacturing - Familiarity with learn principles, 5S, Kaizen, and continuous improvement.
• Cost Analysis - Evaluating tooling costs, ROI, and cost‑saving opportunities.
• Data-Driven Decision Making - Using KPIs and metrics to guide operations.
• Problem Solving - Root cause analysis and troubleshooting complex tooling issues.

Competencies - Leadership, management, and soft skills

• Strategic Planning - Ability to align tooling operations with broader business goals.
• Change Management - ability to gain buy-in from team members in understanding, accepting, and committing to change.
• Team Leadership - Leading cross-functional teams of designers, engineers, technicians, and toolmakers. Holding team members accountable.
• Project Management - Managing timelines, budgets, and resources for tooling projects.
• Vendor Management - Coordinating together with Purchasing external suppliers and contractors.
• Training & Development - Mentoring staff and fostering skill development, clear goal/expectation setting, quarterly evaluations.
• Communication - Clear communication with executives, engineers, and shop floor personnel.
• Adaptability - Navigating changes in technology, materials, and production demands.
• Attention to Detail - Precision in design, documentation, and execution.

Position Environment

• Must be able to perform duties in a fast-paced environment.
• Travel is required.
• Daily use of technologies included long periods of time of use of computer and keyboard.