Senior Tool Room Lead

TriMas Corporation•Clinton Township, MI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a hands-on, working Tool Maker role responsible for both building and leading tooling efforts from kickoff through completion. In addition to performing toolmaking work on the floor, this role serves as the go-to resource for project status, timelines, and decision-making. You’ll play a key role in balancing in-house production and outsourcing, while ensuring projects stay on track, on budget, and aligned with business goals. This role is required to be on-site 5 days at the Clinton Township, MI location.

Requirements

10+ years of hands-on tool and die building experience in plastic injection manufacturing
5+ years of leadership experience in a manufacturing mold shop environment
5+ years of experience conducting design reviews, including direct collaboration with customers/client
5+ years experience strategically managing relationships with outsources

Responsibilities

Build validated tooling to meet tight tolerances and precision requirements
Own and communicate tooling timelines, serving as the primary point of accountability for completion dates
Evaluate and decide when work should be completed in-house vs. outsourced
Manage relationships with external vendors to ensure quality, timing, and cost targets are met
Participate in tool kickoff meetings to align scope, timing, and expectations
Track and manage tooling costs and labor hours to protect profitability margins
Support performance management and annual reviews for direct reports