Tooling Manager - Site

Location: 

Sheboygan, Wisconsin, United States

Requisition ID:  41084
Department:  Technical & Engineering

Nemak is dedicated to developing technological solutions that make sustainable mobility possible.

We are committed to working together across disciplines to drive innovation and to shape the future of automotive lightweighting.

Objective

The Tooling Manager is responsible to oversee the tool engineering department’s day to day activities for the Wisconsin high pressure die casting site.  Manage the teams work load.  Quote new and replacement tooling. Manage outside vendors. Benchmark with other sites.  Improve tooling related downtime, reduce costs, provide input on castability and ensure robust tool design and maintenance.

 

Main Responsibilities

  • Work with management and outside vendors to establish and monitor budgets, goals, priorities, and project objectives.  Schedule and manage team activities and direct timely and effective responses to problems.
  • Formal problem solving:  Lead tool engineers to identify and propose solutions to manufacturing problems related to tooling.
  • Lead cost reduction activities as related to tooling costs, uptime and maintenance.
  • Develop robust training and processes for tooling engineer’s and tooling personnel’s skillsets, tooling maintenance and new technology.

 

 

Position Requirements

  • 7-10 years of experience, preferably in an automotive die casting environment.
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering
  • Extensive knowledge of the design, build and maintenance of die cast tooling
  • Basic CAD abilities
  • Experience in managing projects and timelines
  • Ability to analyze and solve problems utilizing structured problem solving methodologies
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office
  • Effective organizational skills
  • Ability to attract, retain, and develop associates
  • Ability to work collaboratively with multiple levels in the organization

 

 

 

Nemak USA, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Nemak USA, Inc. complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Nemak USA, Inc. expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Nemak USA, Inc.’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.

Objective

The Tooling Manager is responsible to oversee the tool engineering department’s day to day activities for the Wisconsin high pressure die casting site.  Manage the teams work load.  Quote new and replacement tooling. Manage outside vendors. Benchmark with other sites.  Improve tooling related downtime, reduce costs, provide input on castability and ensure robust tool design and maintenance.

 

Main Responsibilities

  • Work with management and outside vendors to establish and monitor budgets, goals, priorities, and project objectives.  Schedule and manage team activities and direct timely and effective responses to problems.
  • Formal problem solving:  Lead tool engineers to identify and propose solutions to manufacturing problems related to tooling.
  • Lead cost reduction activities as related to tooling costs, uptime and maintenance.
  • Develop robust training and processes for tooling engineer’s and tooling personnel’s skillsets, tooling maintenance and new technology.

 

 

Position Requirements

  • 7-10 years of experience, preferably in an automotive die casting environment.
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering
  • Extensive knowledge of the design, build and maintenance of die cast tooling
  • Basic CAD abilities
  • Experience in managing projects and timelines
  • Ability to analyze and solve problems utilizing structured problem solving methodologies
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office
  • Effective organizational skills
  • Ability to attract, retain, and develop associates
  • Ability to work collaboratively with multiple levels in the organization

 

 

 

Nemak USA, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Nemak USA, Inc. complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Nemak USA, Inc. expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Nemak USA, Inc.’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.