Position Title: Tooling Development Lead
General Description
Manage the sourcing, design, build, and release of injection molding tooling for lighting operations
Manage the communication of customer and internal specifications to tool shops to facilitate the quote of new programs
Direct a team of engineers and coordinators in the execution of the above
Responsibilities
Perform supply chain development and management activities
Drive lessons learned improvements through to design phase of each new program
Develop and maintain external tooling and machining support including standards and processes
Proactively reduce Cost of Quality and improve productivity
Lead sourcing, design and build of new injection molds by working with tool shops and internal design
Provide feasibility and cost estimation studies for ECR's and repairs
Support design meeting with customers, tooling, and subcontracted suppliers
Job Requirements
Work Experience
10 years' experience with injection molding tooling, processing, and project management
Previous Tooling experience, preferably in an automotive lighting environment
Tooling purchasing and project management including cost, capacity, and risk management
Education
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Ability to use various Microsoft based programs and or ERP programs
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to analyze complex data.
Knowledge of industry best practice for injection molding and tooling
Knowledge of design for manufacturing in light assembly, SMD, die casting, machining, painting, and injection molding
Ability to read and understand technical drawings, CAE such as mold flow and FEA
Management and oversight of supply base and internal teams
Travel-Required as needed domestic and international
Other tasks as assigned by the development manage
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