What to Expect

The candidate will have experience in all facets of Tool & Die related to plastic injection molding, automotive stamping or high pressure die casting. Die or mold maintenance supervision and leadership experience in supporting both steady production as well as new product and/or new die/mold. The candidate needs to be well-versed in various tool and die craftsmanship skills, breakdown management, root cause investigation and problem recurrence prevention, PM system development and implementation, and spare parts management. 

This person must be able to build upon previous successes and take our Tool & Die team to the next level. He/she must be capable of collaborating with cross-functional teams and department leaders to address concerns and issues that affect safety, part quality, production efficiency and die/mold function.  The successful candidate will also have exceptional communication, interpersonal, organizational, and management skills, demonstrating the ability to be an innovator and change agent.

What You’ll Do
Assign daily task, manage work schedule, and set direction for the Tool & Die Specialists 
Train and develop individual teams to skill level objectives
Interact with Production, Manufacturing and Design Engineering to align with set goals
Develop and create standard procedures and methods as well as maintain updates as required
Project manage repair, refurbishment, and engineering change implementation
Assist with budget development and reporting
Identify and maintain spare parts inventory and tracking system
What You’ll Bring
Completion of a Tool & Die apprenticeship program or equivalent with 5+ years experience in leadership
5+ years hands-on experience working in automotive die maintenance and repair (stamping dies, plastic injection molds and/or high pressure die cast molds) 
Aluminum stamping or structural die casting experience is a plus
Project management experience and proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
Ability to motivate in high pressure situations and develop individualized development plans to improve weaknesses and leverage strengths
Good overall people management skill
Must have command of the English language, both written and verbal 

Physical Demands

Ability to perform physically demanding work for extended periods of time, up to 12 hours a day
Ability to stand and walk for up to 12 hours/day, including over varied and uneven terrain
Frequently and repetitively, lift, push and carry up to 35 lbs., including the ability to carry 20 lbs. up and down stairs
Frequently and repetitively, bend, lift and reach to install parts
Stoop, lay, bend, reach, squat, kneel, crouch, twist and crawl for extended periods of time, including up to 12 hours/day
Climb and maintain balance on ladders, scaffolding or other high structures
Ability to find issues in a work process and receive safety signals using sight, touch, and hearing
Wearing Personal Protective Equipment, including but not limited to: safety glasses, safety shoes, hearing Protection, and adhering to prescribed safety rules and guidelines

Fremont, California

Full time