Tooling Supervisor

Linked Professional Services; Fraser (MI); On-site; USD 95,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Linked, LLC is seeking a Tooling Supervisor for our production shop. The role focuses on production tooling, not sheet metal or prototype, and leads the tooling team of 11 (growing to 13‑14 + 2 night shift).

You will supervise daily activities, review blueprints, coordinate with Production and Engineering, and drive improvements while maintaining safety and records. Requires 3–5 years of supervisory experience and hands‑on tooling knowledge; automotive, aerospace, and defense sectors experience

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years of supervisory experience in tooling.
• Strong ability to read and interpret blueprints and tooling drawings.
• Hands-on knowledge of tooling repair, modification, maintenance, and assembly.
• Experience with injection molds, dies, fixtures, or production tooling preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily activities of the tooling team and coordinate priorities.
• Review blueprints, drawings, specifications, and engineering changes.
• Provide hands-on support with tooling repairs, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
• Work with Production and Engineering to resolve tooling and manufacturing issues.
• Identify opportunities to improve tooling performance, quality, reliability, and efficiency.
• Train, coach, and guide tooling employees and promote safe work practices.

Skills

People leadership

Supervisory experience

Blueprints reading

Tooling troubleshooting

Communication

Quality awareness

Production tooling

Education

MoldMaking/Tool&Die related background

Tools

CAD/CAM

CNC machining

G-code literacy

Job description

Job Type: Full-Time, Direct Hire
Pay: $95,000 - $115,000K (Based on Experience)
Shift: Day shift (6:00am – 4:30pm), plus Saturdays (6:00am – 11:00am)

Position Overview

• The Role: Injection mold tooling supervisor for our build shop. Focus is strictly on production tooling (no sheet metal, no prototype).
• Team Size: 11 employees currently, growing to 13–14, plus 2 on the night shift.
• Candidate Profile: Primarily a people leader. While bench capability is preferred, it is not the main focus. Must have a minimum of 3–5 years of supervisory experience.
• Technical Environment: Tool mix is 60–70% P20 production and 30–40% aluminum. Semi-complex tooling (slides, lifters, hydraulic cylinders, hot runners, sequential valve gating). Scope covers automotive, aerospace, and defense.
• Notes: This role is involved in tryouts and startups (dimensional inspection is handled by Quality)

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate the daily activities of the tooling team.
• Assign work, establish priorities, and monitor progress to meet production and tooling schedules.
• Provide hands‑on support with tooling repairs, modifications, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
• Review blueprints, drawings, specifications, and engineering changes.
• Work with Production and Engineering to resolve tooling and manufacturing issues.
• Monitor tooling projects and communicate status, priorities, and potential delays.
• Assist with tooling tryouts, adjustments, repairs, and modifications.
• Coordinate with outside vendors and suppliers when tooling work is outsourced.
• Help maintain tooling records, schedules, and maintenance requirements.
• Support preventive maintenance activities for tooling and related equipment.
• Identify opportunities to improve tooling performance, quality, reliability, and production efficiency.
• Train, coach, and provide technical guidance to tooling employees.
• Promote safe work practices and maintain an organized tooling area.
• Assist with troubleshooting machining and tooling issues as needed.
• Support continuous improvement and process improvement initiatives.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in Tooling, Tool & Die, Mold Making, or a related manufacturing environment.
• Previous lead or supervisory experience preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and tooling drawings.
• Hands‑on knowledge of tooling repair, modification, maintenance, and assembly.
• Understanding of machining processes such as CNC, milling, grinding, and EDM preferred.
• Experience with injection molds, dies, fixtures, or production tooling preferred.
• Ability to troubleshoot tooling and manufacturing issues.
• Comfortable working directly with Production, Engineering, and Quality.
• Ability to prioritize multiple jobs and keep work moving according to production requirements.
• Good communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to lead a team while remaining hands‑on in the tooling environment.

Preferred Background

• Mold Maker
• CNC Machinist with tooling experience
• Automotive or precision manufacturing experience
• CNC/EDM experience
• Tooling repair and modification experience
• CAD/CAM experience

Tooling Supervisor

Job Type: Full-Time, Direct Hire
Pay: $95,000 - $115,000K (Based on Experience)
Shift: Day shift (6:00am – 4:30pm), plus Saturdays (6:00am – 11:00am)

Position Overview

• The Role: Injection mold tooling supervisor for our build shop. Focus is strictly on production tooling (no sheet metal, no prototype).
• Team Size: 11 employees currently, growing to 13–14, plus 2 on the night shift.
• Candidate Profile: Primarily a people leader. While bench capability is preferred, it is not the main focus. Must have a minimum of 3–5 years of supervisory experience.
• Technical Environment: Tool mix is 60–70% P20 production and 30–40% aluminum. Semi-complex tooling (slides, lifters, hydraulic cylinders, hot runners, sequential valve gating). Scope covers automotive, aerospace, and defense.
• Notes: This role is involved in tryouts and startups (dimensional inspection is handled by Quality)

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate the daily activities of the tooling team.
• Assign work, establish priorities, and monitor progress to meet production and tooling schedules.
• Provide hands‑on support with tooling repairs, modifications, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
• Review blueprints, drawings, specifications, and engineering changes.
• Work with Production and Engineering to resolve tooling and manufacturing issues.
• Monitor tooling projects and communicate status, priorities, and potential delays.
• Assist with tooling tryouts, adjustments, repairs, and modifications.
• Coordinate with outside vendors and suppliers when tooling work is outsourced.
• Help maintain tooling records, schedules, and maintenance requirements.
• Support preventive maintenance activities for tooling and related equipment.
• Identify opportunities to improve tooling performance, quality, reliability, and production efficiency.
• Train, coach, and provide technical guidance to tooling employees.
• Promote safe work practices and maintain an organized tooling area.
• Assist with troubleshooting machining and tooling issues as needed.
• Support continuous improvement and process improvement initiatives.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in Tooling, Tool & Die, Mold Making, or a related manufacturing environment.
• Previous lead or supervisory experience preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and tooling drawings.
• Hands‑on knowledge of tooling repair, modification, maintenance, and assembly.
• Understanding of machining processes such as CNC, milling, grinding, and EDM preferred.
• Experience with injection molds, dies, fixtures, or production tooling preferred.
• Ability to troubleshoot tooling and manufacturing issues.
• Comfortable working directly with Production, Engineering, and Quality.
• Ability to prioritize multiple jobs and keep work moving according to production requirements.
• Good communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to lead a team while remaining hands‑on in the tooling environment.

Preferred Background

• Tool & Die Maker
• Mold Maker
• Tooling Technician
• Tooling Lead
• Tooling Supervisor
• CNC Machinist with tooling experience
• Injection mold/tooling experience
• Automotive or precision manufacturing experience
• CNC/EDM experience
• Tooling repair and modification experience
• CAD/CAM experience

Linked, LLC is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We celebrate and embrace differences and are dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. Our goal is to ensure that every employee and applicant is treated with respect and fairness. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified candidates and are committed to making reasonable accommodations to support diverse needs throughout the hiring process. Linked, LLC is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is dedicated to fostering a work environment where everyone can thrive.