Head Of Tooling & Design

Fempower Personnel; Durban; On-site; ZAR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Southern African manufacturer is seeking a Head of Tooling & Design. In this pivotal senior leadership role, you will manage tooling strategies that drive product quality and innovation. The ideal candidate will possess advanced CNC machining skills and a proven track record in high-volume production environments, with competencies in project management and stakeholder collaboration.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience as a Tool Maker, including 5+ in leadership.
• Advanced proficiency in CAD/CAM systems.
• Six Sigma certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop tooling and design strategies aligned with business goals.
• Lead a team in designing and validating high-precision tools.
• Oversee tooling maintenance and optimization.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Quality Assurance

Continuous Improvement

Stakeholder Management

Education

Tool, Jig & Die Maker qualification

Tools

CAD

CAM

SolidWorks

CATIA

Siemens NX

Job description

Join a leading Southern African manufacturer as Head of Tooling & Design, where you'll take the reins of a strategic department central to product quality, innovation, and operational excellence.

This senior leadership role oversees the full spectrum of tooling and design - developing, maintaining, and optimising tools, dies, jigs, and fixtures for high-volume production environments.Looking for a dynamic leader with deep technical knowledge, CAD / CAM expertise, and a sharp eye for innovation and efficiency.Required Qualifications & SkillsQualified Tool, Jig & Die Maker with 10+ years of experience, including 5+ years in a leadership roleAdvanced proficiency in CAD / CAM systems (e.g., SolidWorks, CATIA, Siemens NX)Expertise in die-making, mold design, CNC machining, and optimal materials selectionProven leadership in high-volume environments - automotive, aerospace, consumer goods, or heavy engineering preferredStrong project management skills and the ability to navigate cross-functional collaborationSix Sigma (Green or Black Belt) certification is an added advantageKey ResponsibilitiesDevelop and execute tooling and design strategies aligned with business goalsLead a team in designing, testing, and validating high-precision tools, dies, and moldsOversee tooling maintenance, repair, and optimization to ensure peak performanceCollaborate with cross-functional teams (Production, R&D, Quality) to support new product launches and process improvementsManage budgets, cost-saving initiatives, and supplier relationships for tooling procurementEnsure compliance with industry standards (ISO, Lean, Six Sigma) and safety regulationsDesired Skills : Continuous ImprovementLeadershipPeople DevelopmentProject ManagementQuality AssuranceSix SigmaStakeholder Management

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