Plastic Executive Recruiters ยท 3 weeks ago
Tooling Manager - Injection Molding
Fort Wayne, IN
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
7+ years expPlastic Executive Recruiters is seeking an experienced Tooling Manager to lead tooling operations in large part plastic injection molding. The role involves managing mold procurement, maintenance, and lifecycle management while ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.
EmploymentPlastics and Rubber ManufacturingRecruitingStaffing Agency
Hiring Manager
Justin Liedel
Responsibilities
Manage sourcing, design review, and acquisition of new molds for large part injection molding
Work closely with engineering and suppliers to ensure molds meet specifications, timelines, and cost targets
Negotiate with tooling vendors and oversee mold trials and approvals
Develop and implement preventive maintenance programs for injection molds
Coordinate in-house and outsourced mold repairs to minimize downtime
Troubleshoot mold issues and lead root cause analysis for corrective actions
Maintain detailed records of mold performance, repairs, and modifications
Plan refurbishments and replacements based on production requirements and wear analysis
Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and ISO standards
Supervise and mentor tooling technicians and maintenance staff
Drive cost reduction and efficiency improvements in tooling processes
Collaborate with production, quality, and engineering teams to optimize mold performance
Qualification
Required
7+ years in plastic injection molding tooling, with emphasis on large part molds
Knowledge of mold design, steel selection, cooling systems, and injection molding processes
Proven ability to lead teams and manage multiple tooling projects
Strong problem-solving, communication, and vendor negotiation skills
Preferred
Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field preferred
Benefits
Competitive salary and benefits.
Company
Plastic Executive Recruiters
Plastic Executive Recruiters is a recruitment company that offers recruitment and contract staffing services in the plastics industry.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase