Global Plastics Tooling Manager

Position Summary:

Lead and manage the Plastics Launch Process Engineering & Tooling Engineering Group. Provide leadership in the development and optimization of corporate processes, systems, and best practices. Serve as the process owner of the Shape Injection Molding Tool Build Standard and mentor Shape Plastics Manufacturing globally.

• Lead and manage the Plastics Corporate Tooling Engineering Group.
• Coordinate with the Plastics Mold Fillling Analysis Group (e.g., warp, material, tonnage, and flow applications).
• Manage and lead the "technical transition" of new processes and innovations in areas of responsibility.
• Provide leadership in the development and optimization of corporate processes and systems in areas of responsibility.
• Manage global tooling supply base relationships, strategic sourcing, supplier selection, and tool tracking.
• Oversee tooling members to ensure effective tool launches, including tooling loops, corrections, budget management, time management, problem solving, and issue resolution.
• Drive tooling innovations supporting world-class injection molding performance.
• Mentor Net Shape Tooling and Process Engineers globally.
• Serve as the process owner of the Shape Injection Molding Tool Build Standard.
• Co-owner of "Best Practice" process with Plastics Technical Managers.
• Develop systems and methods to measure team performance.
• Align departmental responsibilities and priorities with Net Shape corporate goals.

• Director
• Full-time
• Engineering and Information Technology
• Motor Vehicle Manufacturing

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