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Tooling Manager
Job in
Hanover Park, DuPage County, Illinois, 60133, USA
Listed on 2026-05-07
Listing for:
Jabil Malaysia
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-05-07
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Manufacturing Engineer
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Our commitment extends beyond business success as we strive to build sustainable processes that minimize environmental impact and foster vibrant and diverse communities around the globe.
JOB SUMMARY The Tooling Manager manages a group of engineers, and/or toolmakers, and technicians. This role oversees scheduling and planning projects, staff development, and budget management. The Tooling Manager inputs into the design of tools, including cutting and formatting tool; designs jigs, dies, and fixtures for production or experimental use; inputs to design problems related to material characteristics, dimensional tolerances, service requirements, manufacturing procedures, processes and costs.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Project manages remediation, optimization, maintenance & overhaul projects on existing tool portfolio (prototype single cavity & production multi-cavity tools).Applies systematic root cause problem solving involving all stakeholders (including key support department team members & tooling / equipment vendors) to meet customer delivery & product quality objectives in the most cost effective manner.
Leads the use of lean tools to drive continuous improvement & process reliability on tools
Works with development services and related areas to support the introduction of new tools to site for new products to ensure high levels of process reliability post PQ.Leads overall resolution on post PQ issues, collaborating with development service, related areas, and vendor/supplier stakeholder to meet customer productivity, quality, and where issues arise post PQ, lead overall resolution collaborating with DDS (Development Device Support), new program & Vendor/Supplier stakeholders to meet customer productivity, quality & schedule objectives
Support the DDS & New program personnel by providing maintenance design input at design reviews & tooling specification documents
Ensure all engineering changes are managed through the relevant cGMP procedures including documentation, equipment manuals, QCBD records & CAD drawing controls
Creates a high performing flexible tooling team which achieves excellent results.
Provide direction to tooling personnel as appropriate reviewing tool downtime & preventative maintenance data , tool running status, escalations & corrective action to ensure targets are achieved
Ensures that there is regular communication & coordinated planning of all new & existing tool projects using visual communications boards within tooling
Implementation of company policies , adherence to all Corporate EHS and cGMP policies
Other tasks deemed necessary to satisfy business requirements.
May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTSRecognized tooling apprenticeship or equivalent qualification desirable
Management/relevant supervisory management qualification desirable
Strong tooling & product design skills with a working knowledge of 2D/3D CAD ProE desirable
Excellent organizational , systematic root cause problem solving and communication skills
Motivated , enthusiastic , self-directed & results driven
Ability to project manage across functional teams involving tooling vendors & suppliers
Knowledge of Lean continuous improvement techniques including statistics & DOE Knowledge of polymer materials & injection molding processing
High level of cGMP in ISO
13485 environment, safe working practices and awareness.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, MS Project & Asset management systems
Proficiency in use of personal computers, Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word and PowerPoint) and e-mail skills required.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS Bachelor’s degree in required. Master’s degree preferred. Engineering or related disciplines preferred
Minimum 5 years tooling maintenance in injection…
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