Director, Advanced Tooling, Advanced Manufacturing & Automation

## Director, Advanced Tooling, Advanced Manufacturing & Automation Apply locations:
Auburn Hillstime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted 2 Days Agojob requisition :
JR101308

CSP is the industry leader in the formulation and molding of lightweight, advanced composite components for the transportation industries. As an innovative, full-service Tier One supplier, we offer an entrepreneurial environment where you’re only limited by your own imagination. In addition to our team-focused environment, we provide industry-leading benefits, called BENEfits4U. Our comprehensive offering includes: affordable medical, dental, and vision care;

flexible spending accounts; life insurance; 401k with company match and much, much more.
** Job Description**##
** 1. Department Standards & Governance
*** Establish and own the enterprise-wide standards framework for the Advanced Tooling and Automation department, including equipment standards, design standards, build standards, and maintenance standards.
* Develop, document, and enforce Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for all core department functions, including:
* Tooling quote scope-of-work development
* Tooling lineup planning and structuring
* Cost breakdown methodology and templates
* Vendor selection and evaluation criteria
* Tooling and equipment acceptance/runoff criteria
* Create and maintain a performance governance model — defining how standards are audited, how compliance is measured, and how deviations are escalated and corrected.
* Serve as the final authority on tooling and equipment standards across all sites, ensuring consistency, cost control, and quality.##
** 2. Tooling Quoting & Cost Standards
*** Define the standard format and process for tooling quote scope of work, ensuring quotes are complete, comparable across suppliers, and aligned to program requirements.
* Establish standardized tooling lineup structures (e.g., mold sets, fixtures, secondary equipment, automation cells) for consistent program planning.
* Develop standardized cost breakdown structures (material, labor, engineering, controls, freight, contingency, etc.) to improve quote accuracy, cost transparency, and negotiation leverage.
* Own the RFQ process for tooling and capital equipment, ensuring apples-to-apples supplier comparisons.##
** 3. Advanced Tooling Design & Development
*** Lead design, development, and validation of advanced tooling for composite molds, secondary equipment, and automation systems.
* Oversee tooling readiness for new program launches, ensuring durability, repeatability, and on-time delivery.
* Drive innovation into the tooling portfolio — evaluating new materials, processes, and design methodologies (e.g., additive manufacturing, simulation-driven design, modular/reconfigurable tooling) to improve cost, speed, and performance.##
** 4. Advanced Manufacturing & Automation Development
*** Develop and implement advanced manufacturing technologies, including automation, robotics, predictive maintenance, and Industry 4.0 tools.
* Lead automation development end-to-end: concept, business case, design, integration, validation, and scale-up to full production.
* Validate new processes and automated systems through pilot lines, ensuring scalability and reliability prior to full deployment.
* Identify and prioritize automation opportunities based on labor efficiency, ergonomics, throughput, and ROI.##
** 5. Controls Standardization
*** Establish enterprise-wide controls standards (PLC platforms, HMI design, safety architecture, network/communication protocols, naming conventions, documentation standards) to ensure consistency, maintainability, and reduced spare-parts complexity across sites.
* Partner with controls engineering and IT/OT teams to ensure new automation and tooling projects comply with controls standards from concept through commissioning.
* Drive standardization of controls documentation, change management, and cybersecurity practices across all automated systems.##
** 6. Supplier & Vendor Management
*** Partner with suppliers to deliver best-in-class tooling and automation solutions within budget and timing requirements.
* Develop and administer a formal vendor evaluation…