Tooling Manager – Injection Molding

Location: Miami FL
Job Type: Direct Hire Full-Time
Work Arrangement: Onsite
Compensation: $120000$130000 annually
Benefits: Full Benefits Package
Relocation Assistance: Available

Our client a plastics manufacturing organization is seeking an experienced Tooling Manager to lead its injection mold tooling and mold repair operations in Miami Florida.

This position is responsible for the design development release repair refurbishment and continuous improvement of plastic injection molding tooling. The Tooling Manager will lead Tooling Technicians/Toolmakers coordinate outside tooling vendors support new and replacement mold programs and work closely with Manufacturing Engineering Quality and other departments to ensure tooling supports safe reliable and cost-effective production.

This role requires substantial hands-on knowledge of injection molds and plastic injection molding tooling. Candidates whose tooling experience is primarily stamping dies general machining fixtures or non-plastics applications will not be a match for this position.

• Lead the day-to-day operations of the Tooling and Mold Repair department including safety quality productivity cost and tooling performance.
• Lead train coach and develop Tooling Technicians and Toolmakers.
• Oversee injection mold design development build repair refurbishment modification and continuous improvement.
• Provide technical direction and problem-solving support for new replacement and existing injection mold tooling.
• Coordinate scheduled mold refurbishments and preventative tooling activities.
• Review 3D part and tooling designs for manufacturability performance and cost.
• Participate in mold design reviews and provide technical recommendations regarding mold construction and performance.
• Select and manage outside mold and tooling vendors.
• Obtain and evaluate vendor quotations for new tooling and complex mold repairs.
• Monitor tooling projects for schedule cost quality and technical performance.
• Travel to injection mold vendors in the United States Mexico and Canada for mold trials design reviews and project status.
• Support mold sampling validation production trials and new-product launches.
• Troubleshoot tooling-related production problems and coordinate repairs and rework.
• Partner with Quality Assurance to ensure molded components meet customer and internal quality requirements.
• Work cross-functionally with Manufacturing Engineering Quality Sales Design and other departments.
• Identify opportunities to reduce tooling-related waste downtime cost and production inefficiencies.
• Develop standardized tooling practices and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain accurate tooling records documentation and project status information.
• Report tooling progress roadblocks corrective actions and open issues to plant and senior leadership.

• 10 years of relevant plastics manufacturing injection molding mold engineering toolmaking or injection mold tooling experience.
• Strong direct experience with plastic injection mold design build repair refurbishment troubleshooting and production support.
• Demonstrated experience leading a toolroom tooling department Toolmakers Mold Makers or Tooling Technicians.
• Strong knowledge of injection mold construction operation maintenance and failure modes.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings blueprints tooling specifications and 3D designs.
• Experience with CAD and/or 3D modeling software such as AutoCAD Pro/E/Creo SolidWorks NX or comparable platforms.
• Working knowledge of CNC machining/programming and the machining principles associated with mold and tool construction.
• Experience working directly with outside mold/tooling vendors including quoting design reviews tool builds trials repairs and modifications.
• Experience supporting injection mold trials sampling production launches and manufacturing troubleshooting.
• Strong leadership communication project coordination and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work onsite in a manufacturing environment and travel to tooling vendors as required.

Candidates should possess one or more of the following:

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering Manufacturing Engineering Industrial Engineering or a related discipline; or
• Certified Machinist Toolmaker Mold Maker or equivalent technical credentials; or
• Journeyman-level injection mold/toolmaking experience combined with substantial relevant industry and leadership experience.

Extensive directly related injection molding tooling experience may be considered in place of a four-year degree.

• Previous Tooling Manager Toolroom Manager Mold Engineering Manager or similar leadership experience.
• Experience managing tooling programs from initial design through production launch.
• Continuous improvement and cost-reduction experience within a tooling or injection molding operation.
• Spanish-language capability is a plus.

• Regular presence on the manufacturing floor with exposure to machinery noise and heat.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 lbs.
• Flexibility to support varied shifts or off-hours operational emergencies when required.
• Ability to travel to tooling suppliers throughout the U.S. Mexico and Canada.

$120000$130000 base salary full benefits relocation assistance.