Tool Shop Manager
Core
Lead Tool Room and Tool Shop operations to ensure maximum equipment availability, tooling performance, and manufacturing efficiency for automotive brands.
Role type
Tool Shop Manager
Builds
Tooling maintenance strategies, replacement components, and continuous improvement projects for production lines.
Domain
Automotive manufacturing / Precision tooling
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Tooling management (molds, dies, fixtures, gages), Preventive/predictive/corrective maintenance systems, CNC machining/EDM/turning/milling/grinding knowledge, GD&T interpretation, Metrology principles, Root Cause Analysis (8D, 5 Why, Ishikawa), Spare parts lifecycle management, Budget management, Team development and coaching, Project management, Continuous improvement methodologies.
Preferred skills
None stated
Technologies
CNC, EDM, Turning, Milling, Grinding, GD&T, Metrology equipment
Responsibilities
Analyze and reduce departmental downtime via corrective action plans; Audit Tool Room operating systems for compliance; Provide technical support to line and bench technicians; Develop and implement tooling improvement plans for scrap reduction; Lead team competency development and training; Coordinate onboarding for new technicians; Serve as technical advisor for complex tooling issues; Oversee fabrication of replacement components; Drive initiatives to reduce repair costs and consumable expenses; Lead RPS and continuous improvement projects to increase OEE; Manage spare parts systems for preventive maintenance; Monitor tooling performance metrics; Collaborate with cross-functional teams; Manage departmental budgets.
Seniority
Manager, operational leadership
