Tooling Manager

Tooling Manager at Thogus Products Co Tooling Manager at Thogus Products Co in AVON LAKE, Ohio Posted in 1 day ago.

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Full-Time Job Description:

Essential Job Functions:

Manages existing tool modifications and repairs and in conjunction with program managersContributes as a key stakeholder on new tooling projects Participates in product design reviews with customers for manufacturing feasibilityParticipates in tooling design reviews to ensure best practices are considered prior to tool fabrication launch Manages integration of tooling and machining necessary for automation.

Transfer Tooling Develops check sheet for transfer tool evaluation (including photos) repairs, notifications that the customer needs to be made aware of before sampling the toolReviews, inspects, and approves the safe use of transfer tooling into production equipment at Thogus ProductsPrepares any pricing to engineering/sales for repairs, modifications, engineering changes, new tool builds, and fixtures. Confers with engineering and shop personnel to resolve design problems related to materials, dimensional tolerances, service requirements, manufacturing processes and costs of tooling.

Manages team of technicians, tool makers & machinists so that daily activity supports production schedule execution.

Develops key metrics for tooling team growth and communicates expectations through organization-wide performance reviews. Monitors and measures the ability for team members to meet expectations and takes corrective action to ensure compliance and understanding of key metrics.

Identifies opportunities for continuous improvement of tooling or machining processes to reduce production down time, improve efficiency, and reduce quality deviations.

Conveys information clearly and effectively through formal and informal documents, creating an atmosphere in which timely and high-quality information flows smoothly.

Supports Engineering, Maintenance, and Quality Assurance on significant technical projects and New Tooling projects.

Develops solutions to mold and tool making design problems, ensuring the proper mold making practices are followed, generation of 3D CAD/CAM models, etc, are all executed properly.

Works with Engineering on fixture fabrication for development projects including providing input into design process.

Supports the production floor to evaluate manufacturing issues in the determination in the root cause (tooling, process, machine, material, etc.)Participate as a project stakeholder in the review of simulations such as with Moldflow software.

Performs/participates in initial risk assessment and establishes tooling and processing parameters for new tooling programs.

Performs/participates in yearly risk assessment for exiting tooling with key accounts identified by Leadership.

Critical stakeholder for Design for Manufacturability reviews.

Navigates the ERP System (IQMS) and asset management module. This includes using the ERP system to help manage tooling availability, location, and maintenance activity.

Meets company standards pertaining to quantity and quality of work performed on an ongoing basis and performs all work-related tasks in a manner that follows all Company policies and procedures.

Participates and represents the organization as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) in both internal and external audits and demonstrations for injection mold tooling.

Contributes as necessary to process troubleshooting, and optimization.

Takes direction from the Director of Engineering as to daily activities.

Regular and punctual attendancePerform other responsibilities as needed to support the success of the organization

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Carries out responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws Recruits employees (assigns, directs, and evaluates their work; and oversees the development and maintenance of staff competence)Develops and fosters a team environment through coaching and mentoringEstablishes continuous improvement processes for department as well as individuals within departmentCreates and reinforces accountability up to and including performance improvement plans and termination Manager of the following departments and or personnel: Tooling TechniciansTool Repair Technicians