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Location
Richmond, VA | United States
Job description
Our client is a leading family-owned German injection molding company which manufactures components and tools for the automotive industry.
With 120 employees in the US and a global presence of 7 locations with 1,300 employees, they are consistent with investment in research and development and creating the conditions required to meet the expanding needs of its customers.
The Tooling Manager will be based at the plant near Richmond, VA with both domestic and international travel. Relocation support is available as well as corporate housing if preferred.
The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years’ experience with mold making/ injection molding tools preferably in automotive industry.
Summary:
Get your passport ready! You will oversee the tool build processes with suppliers in India, China and Europe. Project-based travel activities will be necessary.
Tasks:
Internally interacts with production, quality, maintenance, and management to assist with solutions to tooling issues and new projects.
Externally interacts with customers and vendors to build and maintain tools.
Travel both domestically and internationally to oversee tool builds and repairs for injection molding.
Maintains good employee relations and adherence to Company’s procedures and policy provisions .
Assist customers who visit the company to understand all customer requirements and to help build and maintain an ongoing strong relationship between the company and the customer.
Requirements:
Completion of formal apprenticeship program, technical school training program.
5+ years of mold making experience.
Experience in injection molding tooling projects.
Product launch experience.
Possess a thorough understanding of mold manufacturing concepts ( i.e. fitting tooling, venting, frame interlocking techniques, etc.).
Capable of working with production, quality, maintenance, and management to troubleshoot and determine necessary repairs and assist with new projects.
Self-directed and takes initiative in constant improvement in quality and performance.
Build and maintain ongoing relationships between company and customers.
International travel to Europe and China based on project phases
Preferred
Basic SAP knowledge
Automotive Injection Molding Experience
German language skills
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