Yanfeng · 1 hour ago
Lead Tooling Engineer
Louisville-Jefferson, KY, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expYanfeng is one of the world’s largest automotive suppliers, focused on creating the future of mobility through innovation and sustainability. The Lead Tooling Engineer will manage a team of toolmakers, oversee tooling functions, and ensure maximum uptime for injection molding tooling while collaborating with various engineering teams.
AutomotiveElectronicsManufacturing
Responsibilities
Manage and lead a group of journeymen toolmakers and apprentices
Execute assignments related to tooling functions, supervise the activities of skilled employees and assure the accomplishment of the assigned tasks
Plan the performance of preventative maintenance activities based upon personal knowledge and interval records of tooling wear and the manufacturer’s recommendations of tooling components regarding service. Schedule and coordinate the accomplishment of this work to minimize interference with operations
Ensures maximum uptime for all injection molding tooling. Improves / maintain tooling to minimize wear / breakage while ensuring the lowest amount of scrap due to tooling
Develop and maintain key, preferred suppliers and spare part inventories
Work with Product Designers, Tooling Engineers, and Process Engineers to provide input regarding manufacturing capability on concept or current tooling
Read and interpret blueprints or work from verbal or written instructions specific to tooling
Document and maintain records of maintenance, repair and changes of all tooling
Coordinate with Operational Plans (i.e.: Cost Reduction Goals, Quality-Delivery-Cost of Launch
Work with Product Designers, Tooling Engineers, and Process Engineers to provide input regarding manufacturing capability on concept or current tooling
Read and interpret blueprints or work from verbal or written instructions specific to tooling
Document and maintain records of maintenance, repair and changes of all tooling
Coordinate with Operational Plans (i.e.: Cost Reduction Goals, Quality-Delivery-Cost of Launch
Demonstrate solid skills in communication, interpersonal relations, and ability to inspire individuals to improve performance
Understand injection molding processing, including scientific molding concepts
Determine specifications for inspection of work, using precision measuring and gauging tools, perform required inspection before, during and after machining. Proven mechanical aptitude for analytical problem solving
Perform hand operations involved in producing jigs, fixtures, tools and dyes. Use hand tools of the trade
Must be able to do minor installation and repair of electrical, hydraulic or pneumatic components
Must have an expect working knowledge of all mold components (hot runner systems, valve gate systems, pressure transducers, etc.)
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Level Degree Area of Study: Engineering or similar. Equivalent work experience may also be considered for certain positions
5-9 Minimum Years of Experience with Tooling
3-5 Minimum Years of Experience within the automotive industry
Must be able and willing to travel and work at customer sites, including industrial manufacturing plants which might require climbing, lifting, or working in confined spaces
Preferred
Journeyman Toolmaker Certification
Completion of formal apprenticeship program resulting in a Journeymen Level Tool and Die Maker
Company
Yanfeng
Yanfeng is a leading global automotive supplier, focusing on interior, exterior, seating, cockpit electronics, and passive safety, and is exploring new business actively.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Peter Foy
Director
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2025-08-07
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