Toolroom Manager

Job Details: Job Location: 301 ENTERPRISE DRIVE

• PHILIPSBURG, PA, Salary Range: Undisclosed, Job Characteristics: MS Office, Solidworks, Mini. Tab Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills Project management skills and the ability to prioritize workload of subordinates to align with company initiatives Ability to work under pressure and continuously meet deadlines Strong mechanical aptitude in order to offer technical direction in all engineering areas Requires extensive technical knowledge in CAD based product design and engineering design methods Job Responsibilities: Lead toolroom expansion initiatives including equipment acquisition, facility layout, utilities, workflow design, and future capacity planning Develop optimized manufacturing flow from raw material through completed tool build Manage all internal tool build activities from quote approval through tool qualification Define space requirements for machining, EDM, assembly, inspection, maintenance, and tool storage Support leadership in creating the tooling strategy required to achieve APP's long-term growth objectives Evaluate new technologies and manufacturing methods that improve tool build speed, quality, and cost Establish management systems for tracking tooling progress Remove bottlenecks impacting tool delivery Drive reduced tool lead times through standardized build practices Balance workload across personnel and equipment resources Forecast staffing, equipment, and resource requirements to meet forecasted workload Establish realistic tool build schedules and plans Develop standardized work instructions and best practices Create scalable processes capable of supporting future growth Support recruiting efforts for toolmakers, machinists, designers, and apprentices Lead, mentor, develop, and retain toolroom personnel Build a culture of accountability, ownership, teamwork, and continuous improvement Follow the standards of ISO 13485 and ISO 9001 International Standards Other duties as assigned Qualifications: Requirements: Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in Tool & Die, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Technology, or related field 10+ years tooling experience in mold building, tool design, machining, or tooling operations 5+ years leadership experience in tooling or manufacturing environment Experience building molds for injection molding or equivalent precision manufacturing Experience developing tooling processes and managing multiple tool build projects simultaneously Experience with capital equipment justification and implementation