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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 toolsWorks 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 objectivesSupport the DDS & New program personnel by providing maintenance design input at design reviews & tooling specification documentsEnsure all engineering changes are managed through the relevant cGMP procedures including documentation, equipment manuals, QCBD records & CAD drawing controlsCreates 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 achievedEnsures that there is regular communication & coordinated planning of all new & existing tool projects using visual communications boards within toolingImplementation of company policies , adherence to all Corporate EHS and cGMP policiesOther tasks deemed necessary to satisfy business requirements.May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.JOB QUALIFICATIONSKNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTSRecognized tooling apprenticeship or equivalent qualification desirableManagement/relevant supervisory management qualification desirableStrong tooling & product design skills with a working knowledge of 2D/3D CAD ProE desirableExcellent organizational , systematic root cause problem solving and communication skillsMotivated , enthusiastic , self-directed & results drivenAbility to project manage across functional teams involving tooling vendors & suppliersKnowledge of Lean continuous improvement techniques including statistics & DOEKnowledge of polymer materials & injection molding processingHigh level of cGMP in ISO13485 environment, safe working practices and awareness.Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, MS Project & Asset management systemsProficiency in use of personal computers, Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word and PowerPoint) and e-mail skills required.EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTSBachelor's degree in required. Master's degree preferred. Engineering or related disciplines preferredMinimum 5 years tooling maintenance in injection molding environment strongly preferredMinimum 2+ years of supervisory/leadership experience in tool shop strongly preferredLevel 7 or 8 HETAC Mechanical Engineering or equivalent qualification preferredOr a combination of education, experience and/or training. Jabil, including its subsidiaries, is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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