Job Description

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Summary:

Plan and direct activities related to the development, application, and maintenance of tooling to support manufacturing processes and product quality. Act as a key technical resource for both sustaining production and supporting new program launches.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities (include but not limited to):

• Provide tooling improvements to increase productivity and reduce waste.
• Support planning activities to ensure successful development and maintenance of tooling.
• Promote product and process quality, continuous improvement, and customer satisfaction.
• Analyze tooling failures and implement corrective actions to reduce recurrence.
• Read blueprints and interpret CMM reports; demonstrate working knowledge of metrology and tolerances.
• Ensure tooling manuals are current and include a timeline of tooling-related activities.
• Review flow analyses and recommend value-added process improvements.
• Maintain records and reports related to tooling performance and activity.
• Manage tooling transfers and ensure smooth integration into production.
• Track tooling usage and lead times; ensure adequate backups for production tools.
• Develop and maintain procedures, policies, and documentation related to tooling.
• Analyze production data and recommend improvements using statistical methods.
• Collaborate with design, engineering, and manufacturing teams to optimize tooling and process efficiency.

New Tooling & Program Support:

• Serve as the tooling lead on new product introductions (NPI), ensuring tooling is developed to meet quality, cost, and timeline requirements.
• Participate in tooling design reviews and provide feedback to ensure castability, durability, and maintainability.
• Work closely with program managers and vendors on tool build timelines, sample runs, and PPAP preparation.
• Coordinate tooling buy-offs, trials, and corrections to ensure readiness for production.
• Monitor tool performance during early production runs and support ramp-up to full volume.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial, Mechanical, or Metallurgical Engineering (or equivalent experience).
• 2–3 years of experience in tooling for manufacturing, preferably in aluminum die casting or plastic injection.
• Strong technical writing skills and ability to communicate with all levels of the organization.
• Proven ability to analyze problems, interpret technical data, and develop effective solutions.

Skills:

• Strong interpersonal skills; ability to work across departments and influence without authority.
• Comfortable functioning as a team player and independently leading technical tasks.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Key Competencies:

• Communication: Listening, writing, speaking, and comprehension
• Problem Solving: Analytical thinking, decision-making, and judgment
• Personal Effectiveness: Accountability, adaptability, ethics, and initiative
• Team Interaction: Collaboration, relationship building, and valuing diversity
• Leadership: Planning, coaching, strategic thinking, and business alignment

About Pace Industries:

Pace Industries is committed to diversity and equal opportunity. We encourage applications from women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities. To learn more or join our talent community, visit www.paceind.com/careers.

Pace is a career destination for engaged, passionate and talented people who are driven to seek the innovation, growth and opportunity that only we offer.