Tool Room In charge

Job Description:

Main
Responsibilities

 Lead all activities related to in-house and outsourced tool manufacturing, development, and maintenance.
Provide expert technical advice and support on tool design, manufacturing methods, and cost estimation.
Resolve tooling and technical issues impacting production, engineering & New Product Development
Make strategic "make or buy" decisions based on available machinery, manpower, and cost-effectiveness.
Align with and work toward team and organizational goals while leading the tool room team.
Travel at short notice to factories or vendor sites for tool approvals, follow-ups, and troubleshooting. 

Secondary
Responsibility

Ensure timely delivery and alignment of tooling and accessories with production and New Product Development (NPD)
Use CAD / CAM software for DFM (Design for Manufacturability), CAD modeling, and design review.
Provide quotations and cost estimates for tool modifications, repairs, and new tool developments.
Respond to tool failures immediately to minimize production downtime.
Manage and maintain timelines for new tool development and engineering pilot activities.
Support new product development (NPD) initiatives, including prototyping and tooling integration.
Develop new vendors for tools and tooling accessories and maintain strong supplier relationships.
Contribute to the expansion of the facility’s capability through the addition of new machinery and manpower.
Participate in internal and external meetings, tool trials, and tool transfers.
Create and implement comprehensive maintenance plans for tooling and support factory maintenance schedule.
Maintain accurate and traceable documentation of all tooling-related activities.
Monitor and manage raw materials, consumables, and manpower to ensure uninterrupted support for NPD and production.
Provide regular status updates on tooling development activities during Monthly coordination meeting.