The position is accountable for managing the full scope of activities within the tooling function. This includes providing direction to a team of technicians, coordinating daily schedules, and ensuring the highest standards of performance, accuracy, and safety. The role demands strong leadership, in-depth technical know-how in high-precision machining (particularly with CNC milling, wire-cut EDM, sinker EDM, and EWAG equipment), and a proactive approach to troubleshooting and continuous improvement
Key Responsibilities
Team Leadership & Supervision
• Guide, coach, and support tooling technicians to ensure effective performance.
• Distribute tasks and oversee progress to meet required timelines.
• Conduct evaluations and give ongoing performance feedback.
• Promote and enforce a safe, clean, and efficient work environment in line with health and safety regulations.
Technical Operations
• Manage the setup, operation, and routine servicing of CNC milling machines, wire EDM, sinker EDM, and EWAG tools.
• Verify that all tooling parts meet exacting tolerances and production requirements, particularly for miniature and precision products.
• Investigate and resolve complex mechanical and technical issues within tooling systems or machining processes.
• Plan and implement preventive maintenance procedures to optimize equipment availability.
Problem-Solving & Process Optimization
• Serve as the primary technical resource for resolving advanced tooling-related challenges.
• Initiate and lead process enhancements to boost productivity, reduce inefficiencies, and elevate product quality.
• Partner with design and engineering teams to offer tooling feasibility input during the development phase.
Production Support & Tooling Demand Planning
• Synchronize tooling activities with short- and long-term production needs and forecast plans.
• Organize and prioritize tooling jobs to prevent unplanned downtime and ensure tooling readiness.
• Rapidly address tooling malfunctions to restore production flow and minimize disruption.
• Track tooling KPIs such as tool life and machining cycle times to improve throughput.
Administrative & Asset Management
• Oversee spare parts inventory and requisition of new tools and machines.
• Maintain precise documentation of job orders, tool usage, and maintenance histories.
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