Tooling Manager

MMI Engineered Solutions • Saline, MI

58d • Onsite

About The Position

MMI Engineered Solutions is currently seeking a hands-on and experienced Tool Room Manager to join our Tooling team. This role is central to ensuring high-quality tooling, smooth production readiness, and dependable tool maintenance. You will lead the tool room team and collaborate with production, engineering, and external vendors to support operational efficiency and customer satisfaction.

Requirements

• 5+ years of supervisory experience in a Tool Room as a Tool and Die Maker.
• Proven leadership experience in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Knowledge of injection molding tooling preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of injection molding tooling preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise the tool room team - overseeing all in-house tooling, fabrication, assembly, and tuning.
• Manage new tool builds and ensure production readiness.
• Oversee preventive maintenance and repair of tools.
• Maintain tool inventory, schedules, and performance records.
• Coordinate with production and engineering to resolve tooling issues.
• Manage vendor relationships and negotiate tooling contracts.
• Drive continuous improvement in tooling efficiency and quality.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability (Company Paid), Wellness Program, Tuition Reimbursement, and 401(k) with company match.
• Vacation, Sick Time, and up to Ten (10) paid holidays (including one diversity holiday).
• Employee Referral Bonus opportunities (up to $500 per referral).
• Career growth and training opportunities.
• Convenient location in Saline, MI near local businesses, gyms, and entertainment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Industry: Plastics and Rubber Products Manufacturing
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees