Tooling and Design Manager

Spectrum Plastics Group•New Brighton, MN

About The Position

This role is responsible for the technical management and oversight of all Design and Tool Room activities. The manager will stay abreast of new technologies and support the budgeting, planning, acquisition, and maintenance of equipment required to meet business objectives. They will be accountable for the efficiency and effectiveness of all processes within the Design and Tooling areas, including continuous evaluation, identification of improvements, and implementation of changes. Ensuring on-time delivery of design and tooling commitments, exceptional quality of work, and budget compliance are key responsibilities. Leadership responsibilities include budgeting and planning for staff, overseeing hiring, training, professional development, performance management, and compensation. The manager will analyze workflow, manage work distribution and scheduling for efficiency, communicate policies and objectives, and lead by demonstrating company values. Facilitating inter-departmental workflow and promoting strong relationships are also crucial. Input to resource and capital planning is required. General responsibilities include interacting with management and other departments for problem-solving and improvement recommendations, protecting confidential information and intellectual property, and following safety requirements.

Requirements

Minimum two-year vocational diploma in Machining, Tool & Die, or Moldmaking
Minimum 10 years mold making, CNC equipment operation, and general tool room experience required.
Minimum 10 years combined experience with injection molding, CNC production machining, LSR and secondary operations.
Strong people management skills
Knowledgeable in CAD/CAM
Proficient computer skills
Strong problem solving and troubleshooting skills

Nice To Haves

Minimum 5 years supervisory/management experience preferred

Responsibilities

Provide technical management and oversight of all Design and Tool Room activities.
Stay abreast of new technologies and support the budgeting, planning, acquisition, and maintenance of equipment.
Ensure the efficiency and effectiveness of all processes utilized in the Design and Tooling areas.
Continuously evaluate current processes and identify areas for improvement, making recommendations and implementing changes.
Ensure processes are being followed.
Ensure on-time delivery of design and tooling commitments to support development and production schedules.
Ensure exceptional quality of work completed by the department.
Ensure budget compliance on all work within the Design and Tooling areas.
Oversee the budgeting and planning of staff required to execute the business plan.
Oversee the hiring, training, professional development, performance management, and compensation of personnel.
Analyze the workflow within the Design and Tooling areas and manage the distribution and scheduling of work.
Communicate and reinforce policies, safety issues, and organizational objectives to staff members.
Provide leadership through the demonstration of company values.
Facilitate and promote inter-departmental workflow and cross utilization of resources.
Provide input to resource and capital planning required to execute the business plan.
Interact with management and all other departments to participate in problem solving and recommend potential improvements.
Protect confidential information and Intellectual Property.
Follow safety requirements as outlined in the safety manual.
Perform other projects and duties as assigned.