Global Tooling Engineering Manager
On-siteSt. Petersburg, Florida, United States
Job Summary
Develop strategies for and manage the execution of the design, creation, validation, and sourcing of custom mechanical tooling. Establish standards, processes, and management tools to enable effective execution while identifying demand and staffing accordingly. Provide functional management for all tool creation activities, oversee key projects, and maintain global tooling standards and acquisition processes. Work with the Commodity Management team to develop tool manufacturing supply chains, analyze technology trends to plan projects, and determine engineering feasibility with production staff. Ensure teams use proper documentation practices and support legacy programs at suppliers, including onsite troubleshooting. Serve as the primary customer interface during NPI and launch phases, while 50% of the schedule involves travel.
Required Qualifications
- 50% of travel required for onsite troubleshooting
- Bachelor's degree in engineering or the equivalent combination of education and experience
- 10+ years of experience in managing the design, creation and validation of custom mechanical tooling within a manufacturing environment using injection molding, progressive dye, stamping and casting
- 5 years of demonstrated experience in related business management
- Demonstrated knowledge of Injection mould tooling build
- Demonstrated knowledge of injection mould tooling repair
- Demonstrated experience and knowledge of tooling design, mold-flow analysis, etc.
- Hands-on knowledge and expertise on Injection molding process, preferably with different resin types as PVC, ABS, PC-ABS, etc.
- Experienced user of Autovue or other 3D CAD software program
- Strong knowledge of global and regional logistics operations and industry
- Strong proficiency in determining logistics requirements to enable company's business goals and objectives with ability to devise and implement strategy to achieve targets
- Strong financial and analytical ability
- Proficiency in managing business analytics to determine optimum company footprint
- Strong knowledge of international direct and indirect taxes as well as global customs regimes
- Proven track record of successful change management accomplishments, implementing and management continuous productivity and cost reduction programs
- Strong and convincing communication skills
- Proficiency in use of personal computers, Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word and PowerPoint) and e-mail skills
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