IAC Group · 19 hours ago
Senior Tooling Engineer (Injecting Molds / Molding)
Troy, MI
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expIAC Group is a company focused on tooling and manufacturing solutions, and they are seeking a Senior Tooling Engineer to provide input in the design, construction, and launch of new tools and fixtures. The role involves managing injection mold build activities, providing technical support for product development, and ensuring manufacturing efficiency and quality standards.
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Responsibilities
Provide input and direction in the sourcing, design, construction, and launch of new tools, fixtures and equipment for future programs and current changes
Assist Tool-Room personnel and/or vendors in solving problems arising from production processes, tool tryouts and launching of new programs
Estimate, schedule and execute all engineering changes of tooling, cost savings, etc
Co-ordinate these changes with Program Management, Manufacturing, Quality, Finance departments to ensure timely try-out and phase in periods to meet production schedule requirements or customers delivery dates
Provide technical support for product development and design
Use technology on new and current processes and tools to meet or exceed customer specifications
Stay informed of latest technologies with respect to tooling
Provide product and manufacturing design support to the OEM and IAC product design team to assure manufacturing feasibility and robust processes are driven into product design from an injection mold and molding perspectives
Manage all activities related to the tool design, construction, budget, and timing of injection mold builds for new program launches
Provide tooling leadership to project teams to support customer needs
Manage injection mold build activities with suppliers to meet IAC program timing, cost, and quality objectives
Champion the preproduction mold samples and approval processes to assure prompt PPAP based quoted cycle times and OEE’s
Participate in cost negations pertaining to tool and engineering change costs
Support preproduction machine start up at IAC Manufacturing plants during the PPAP process
Provide technical support to IAC Manufacturing plants on troubleshooting existing manufacturing processes and/or product lines to achieve customer quality standards and profit objectives
Assist in optimizing manufacturing efficiency and quality standards through the implementation of improved processes, materials, methods, and facilities
Qualification
Required
BS/BA required
Requires 5-8 years work experience with injection mold design, construction or build follow up for interior trim automotive components (Floor Consoles, Instrument Panels or Doors)
Experience with past program / interior trim component launches
Excellent time management and project management skills
Must have good written and oral skill sets, be proficient with Microsoft Office and other computer skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
Ability to resolve issues quickly and to recognize and resolve threats to program objections
Must have good negotiating skills. Position involves reviewing and establishing tool costs with suppliers and OEM cost analyst
Must be able to work independent of direct supervision, especially when away from the office
Must be able to work as a member of the launch team, be proficient at working with all levels of the organization, while maintaining a sense of individual accountability and responsibility
Preferred
MA preferred
Company
IAC Group
Headquartered in Luxembourg, International Automotive Components (IAC) Group is a leading global supplier of automotive components and systems, including instrument panels, console systems, door panels, headliners, and overhead systems to automakers worldwide.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$215MKey Investors
Gamut Capital
2025-03-24Acquired
2018-04-06Debt Financing· $215M
2013-06-14IPO
Leadership Team
Kevin Baird
Chief Executive Officer
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