Weld Fixture Strategy Manager

Location: Headquarters

Lead weld fixture strategy and tooling programs in a manufacturing environment, improving quality, lead time, cost, and standardization. Manage projects from concept through production readiness.
This Tool and Fixture Manager develops fixture philosophies, specifications, and acceptance criteria. The role manages 50 to 200 annual projects, coordinates suppliers, and collaborates with Product and Manufacturing Engineering. Success includes tooling validation, launch readiness, supplier performance, and continuous improvement across the organization.

Key Responsibilities:

Develop and execute weld fixture and tooling strategy
Manage 50 to 200 tooling projects annually
Establish timelines, milestones, and readiness reviews
Coordinate fixture tryouts, runoffs, and approvals
Drive tooling process improvements and standardization
Requirements:
Project management experience within manufacturing
Five to eight years of manufacturing experience
Experience developing tooling specifications and acceptance criteria
Experience coordinating domestic and international tooling suppliers
Ability to collaborate across engineering, operations, supply chain, and quality
Apply manufacturing project management expertise to advance weld fixtures, tooling quality, launch readiness, supplier performance, and cost improvement.