Tooling Development Lead

• Manage the sourcing, design, build, and release of injection molding tooling for lighting operations
• Manage the communication of customer and internal specifications to tool shops to facilitate the quote of new programs
• Direct a team of engineers and coordinators in the execution of the above

• Perform supply chain development and management activities
• Drive lessons learned improvements through to design phase of each new program
• Develop and maintain external tooling and machining support including standards and processes
• Proactively reduce Cost of Quality and improve productivity
• Lead sourcing, design and build of new injection molds by working with tool shops and internal design
• Provide feasibility and cost estimation studies for ECR’s and repairs
• Support design meeting with customers, tooling, and subcontracted suppliers

Work Experience

• 10 years’ experience with injection molding tooling, processing, and project management
• Previous Tooling experience, preferably in an automotive lighting environment
• Tooling purchasing and project management including cost, capacity, and risk management

Education

• High School Diploma
• College degree in a technical field, or equivalent experience and training

Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to use various Microsoft based programs and or ERP programs
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to analyze complex data.
• Knowledge of industry best practice for injection molding and tooling
• Knowledge of design for manufacturing in light assembly, SMD, die casting, machining, painting, and injection molding
• Ability to read and understand technical drawings, CAE such as mold flow and FEA
• Management and oversight of supply base and internal teams
• Travel-Required as needed domestic and international
• Other tasks as assigned by the development manage