Tooling Manager

Job Title and Summary

Tooling Manager – Injection Molding Tooling, Process Improvement & Engineering Leadership

Randstad USA seeks an experienced Tooling Manager to support a high‑volume injection molding operation in Hanover Park, IL. The role leads tooling engineers, toolmakers, and technicians to drive mold reliability, tooling optimization, preventative maintenance, and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Lead tooling engineers, technicians, and tool shop personnel
• Manage tooling remediation, optimization, maintenance, and overhaul projects
• Oversee preventative maintenance programs for prototype and production molds
• Troubleshoot tooling and molding process issues using systematic root cause analysis
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean manufacturing tools and DOE methodologies
• Support launch and qualification of new tooling and production programs
• Collaborate with engineering, production, vendors, and suppliers to improve tooling reliability and product quality
• Review tooling downtime, PM data, escalations, and corrective actions
• Ensure tooling documentation, CAD drawings, engineering changes, and records remain compliant
• Support tooling design reviews and provide maintenance input for new tooling development
• Manage tooling project schedules, staffing priorities, and performance metrics
• Maintain compliance with EHS, cGMP, ISO
  13485, and company quality standards

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field
• 5+ years of tooling maintenance experience in an injection molding environment
• 2+ years of tooling leadership or supervisory experience
• Strong understanding of injection molds, tooling repair, and preventive maintenance
• Experience with root cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives
• Strong communication and project management skills

• Experience with 2D/3D CAD systems (ProE preferred)
• Knowledge of polymer materials and injection molding processes
• Experience in ISO
  13485 or cGMP manufacturing environments
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, DOE, and statistical process improvement
• Experience using MS Project, asset management systems, and tooling documentation controls

• High-volume manufacturing and tooling environment
• Frequent collaboration with engineering, maintenance, and production teams
• Exposure to industrial equipment, tooling systems, and manufacturing operations
• Fast‑paced environment requiring strong multitasking and organizational skills

• $103,000–$185,000 base salary (dependent on experience)
• Bonus eligibility
• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
• 401(k) and Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Paid Time Off and Holidays
• Career growth within a global manufacturing organization

Randstad is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status are respected.