Senior Tool & Die Engineer

The Senior Tool & Die Engineer has overall responsible for the control of all tooling / dies in the Stamping Department (design, development, maintenance, repair & utilization).

• Confers with company officials to plan business objectives, develop tooling strategies, and coordinate design & development of tooling with suppliers.
• Reviews tooling records to determine overall tooling utilization & efficiencies vs. the plan and analyzes data to ensure goals and objectives are set & met.
• Directs and coordinates programs to determine funding for new tooling.
• Carries out duties in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws.
• Remain current on saving opportunities and take full advantage of applicable programs.
• Ensure inventory control and purchase processes are in place and operating properly.
• Help resolve customer and team issues.
• Perform special projects as assigned.
• Evaluate job performance of subordinates.
• Mentor team members and maintain order and discipline among associates.

• Ten years relevant professional experience in manufacturing industry (stamping operations & die maintenance).
• Strong verbal, written, analytical, and persuasive skills.
• 5+ years of demonstrated supervisory experience in similar capacity (Tool & Die design & maintenance).
• Strong management and organizational skills.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables.
• Experience in cost analysis & negotiation of tool & die cost & purchase.