Tooling Manager 5&6
Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico
Tooling Manager 5&6
Objective
Responsible for leading the strategy, design, procurement, maintenance, and continuous improvement of tooling systems across the manufacturing operations. This role ensures that tooling supports production targets in terms of safety, quality, cost, and delivery. The Tooling Manager leads a team of engineers, technicians, and external suppliers to guarantee reliable, efficient, and innovative tooling solutions while aligning with company standards and customer requirements.
Main Responsibilities
- Develop and execute the tooling strategy to support production capacity, new product launches, and process improvements.
- Lead and manage the tooling engineering team, providing guidance, training, and performance management.
- Oversee the design, validation, and commissioning of new tooling (dies, molds, fixtures, jigs, gauges).
- Manage tooling budgets, investments, and cost-saving initiatives.
- Ensure tooling availability and performance through preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (production, maintenance, quality, product engineering) to align tooling with operational requirements.
- Evaluate tooling suppliers, manage sourcing activities, and oversee external tooling projects.
- Implement best practices, standards, and continuous improvement methodologies in tooling management.
- Drive root cause analysis and corrective actions for tooling-related issues.
- Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and industry regulations.
Position Requirements
- Bachelor’s in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering (Master's preferred)
- Advanced English required
- More than 7 years of experience in tooling engineering, with at least 3 in a leadership role.
- Strong knowledge of tooling design, fabrication, and maintenance (dies, molds, jigs, fixtures, gauges).
- Experience with CAD/CAM tools (CATIA, NX, SolidWorks, or equivalent).
- Knowledge of lean manufacturing, DFMA, and Six Sigma methodologies.
- Excellent leadership, project management, and communication skills.
- Proven ability to manage budgets, suppliers, and complex projects.
At Nemak, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (D&I) play a fundamental role in everything we do and are the underlying platform on which our culture is built. We foster a culture that is safe, respectful, fair and inclusive for all of our employees and job applicants. Our value proposition relies on innovation and cross-cultural teamwork, which is only possible when we strive for belonging and commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. We understand the impact equality and of varied perspectives that welcome better ideas to solve complex problems for improvement and transformation.
We are proud to have bias-free conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, and promotions, and we welcome all our employees and job applicants. We strongly prohibit any form of workplace harassment or discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.
Tooling Manager 5&6
Objective
Responsible for leading the strategy, design, procurement, maintenance, and continuous improvement of tooling systems across the manufacturing operations. This role ensures that tooling supports production targets in terms of safety, quality, cost, and delivery. The Tooling Manager leads a team of engineers, technicians, and external suppliers to guarantee reliable, efficient, and innovative tooling solutions while aligning with company standards and customer requirements.
Main Responsibilities
- Develop and execute the tooling strategy to support production capacity, new product launches, and process improvements.
- Lead and manage the tooling engineering team, providing guidance, training, and performance management.
- Oversee the design, validation, and commissioning of new tooling (dies, molds, fixtures, jigs, gauges).
- Manage tooling budgets, investments, and cost-saving initiatives.
- Ensure tooling availability and performance through preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (production, maintenance, quality, product engineering) to align tooling with operational requirements.
- Evaluate tooling suppliers, manage sourcing activities, and oversee external tooling projects.
- Implement best practices, standards, and continuous improvement methodologies in tooling management.
- Drive root cause analysis and corrective actions for tooling-related issues.
- Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and industry regulations.
Position Requirements
- Bachelor’s in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering (Master's preferred)
- Advanced English required
- More than 7 years of experience in tooling engineering, with at least 3 in a leadership role.
- Strong knowledge of tooling design, fabrication, and maintenance (dies, molds, jigs, fixtures, gauges).
- Experience with CAD/CAM tools (CATIA, NX, SolidWorks, or equivalent).
- Knowledge of lean manufacturing, DFMA, and Six Sigma methodologies.
- Excellent leadership, project management, and communication skills.
- Proven ability to manage budgets, suppliers, and complex projects.
At Nemak, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (D&I) play a fundamental role in everything we do and are the underlying platform on which our culture is built. We foster a culture that is safe, respectful, fair and inclusive for all of our employees and job applicants. Our value proposition relies on innovation and cross-cultural teamwork, which is only possible when we strive for belonging and commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. We understand the impact equality and of varied perspectives that welcome better ideas to solve complex problems for improvement and transformation.
We are proud to have bias-free conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, and promotions, and we welcome all our employees and job applicants. We strongly prohibit any form of workplace harassment or discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.