Manager Tooling

Yanfeng•Louisville, KY

About The Position

Tooling Manager is empowered to achieve results through motivation, recognition, performance feedback and development. Is responsible for time and performance management. This position is responsible to manage all tooling for compliance to tool standards, and preventative maintenance. In North America, Yanfeng is focused on enhancing the mobility experience through the design, development, and manufacturing of automotive interiors, seating, electronics, and passive safety systems. Founded in Shanghai in 1936, Yanfeng’s history of innovation and craftsmanship have since expanded the business globally. Currently, Yanfeng has more than 240 locations and approximately 55,000 employees worldwide. Become a part of something more. Join our team as we grow and create the future of mobility, together. ABOUT THE TEAM Yanfeng is committed to developing our employees through opportunities like development programs, continuous learning, mentorship, and volunteerism. Our industry-leading team is looking to recruit highly motivated and engaged talent. Upon joining Yanfeng, new employees will get a detailed introduction through our comprehensive onboarding process. Advance your career with personal and professional growth as a part of our global team!

Requirements

7-10 Minimum Years of Experience with Mechanical or Process Engineering and Injection Molding.
10+ Minimum Years of Experience within the automotive industry.
Must be able and willing to travel and work at customer sites, including industrial manufacturing plants which might require climbing, lifting, or working in confined spaces.
Experience in production and tool build.

Nice To Haves

Journeyman Toolmaker Certification.
Activities under Tooling Engineer as needed.
Completion of formal apprenticeship program resulting in a Journeymen Level Tool and Die Maker.

Responsibilities

Oversee tool builds and engineering changes within Company tool rooms and at outside vendors.
Prioritize work within the Company tool room and maintain tooling standards.
Provide quotes for in-house tool room work.
Develop and maintain tooling preventive maintenance program.
Manage tool room purchase burden spending.
Enforce safety rules daily. Noncompliance of safety rules will result in disciplinary action and/or termination. Actively intervene to correct recognized unsafe actions and conditions.
Conduct daily observation of PPE use and safe work practices adherence and coach employees as needed.
Ensure that all accidents including first aid are reported.
Follow all safety guidelines established by this facility daily. Noncompliance to the safety policy will result in disciplinary action and/or termination.
Build credibility through continuous demonstration of safety as a value through their personal actions.
Delegate a monthly reporting system to the TE and implement a weekly information system respective supervisor.
Supervise the Tooling Engineer’s regarding their tooling- and technology level. Educate the Tooling Engineers to high-level experts.
Control the work of Tool Engineer’s to achieve best tooling results by applying all Tooling Standards.
Responsibility for tool design checks, tool engineering, tool follow up