Tooling Supervisor
Core
Supervises and coordinates Tool and Die Makers and Trainees to maximize press room productivity and machine utilization.
Role type
Tooling Supervisor
Builds
Stamping tools, progressive and transfer dies, and tooling equipment
Domain
Automotive seating components manufacturing
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Tool and die fabrication, team supervision, training, problem resolution, manufacturing process optimization, vendor management, engineering change management, quality improvement
Preferred skills
Experience with progressive and transfer dies, leadership in skilled trades
Technologies
Stamping processes, manufacturing technologies
Responsibilities
Prioritize tooling issues to maximize productivity, participate in tool design for reliability and safety, recommend economical manufacturing processes, liaise with tool vendors and manufacturers, review tool build progress, initiate tooling changes for engineering requirements, pursue quality improvements in the stamping process
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC with supervisory duties