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Team Lead Tooling Engineering

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Roechling Automotive Duncan - Duncan, SC

Description

It is time for a new challenge. And time to arrive where you want to be. We have grown steadily, together as a team. Would you like to grow too? For us and with us? If you answered yes, we have career opportunities for you! Do you have what it takes to spur game-changing innovation? Do you crave being a part of the solution, while enjoying training and learning opportunities? Then get ready to join the Roechling Automotive team and become part of the next chapter in our history!

General Description:

  • Responsible for the supervision of all Tooling Specialists who are responsible for coordination of appropriate pre-series and series tools for compression, injection molding and punching.
  • Act as point of contact for external toolmakers in the US, and oversee tooling specialists in their contact.
  • Monitor design and timeline status control, coordination of sampling, and optimization, as well as approval and release of tools.
  • Communicate at all levels in order to justify and effectively implement strategies.
  • Support Product Development/CAD regarding tool feasibility and cost effects on the serial production.
  • Create quote comparisons and oversee quote comparisons for new tools and tool modifications, continuous collaboration on design and process FMEAs, and local customer onsite visits.
  • Work closely with Tooling Specialists, Designers, Sales Managers and Project Management

Qualifications

Work Experience Requirements:

  • Skilled Tooling Specialist.
  • Good Plastics experience, preferably in Body Exterior Area.
  • Injection Molding experience.
  • Excellent English language skills, knowledge of German Language a plus.
  • Mold Flow simulation software a plus.

Education Requirements:

  • Bachelors degree preferred or equivalent experience.
  • Vocational training as a Tool Specialist or Tooling Engineer preferred.
  • Solid professional technical experience in Tool Management and supervision of tooling is a must.
  • Management of tooling personnel a plus.
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