Tooling Manager

Full-Time

Rushville, IN

Compensation DOE: Up to $110K

We are seeking a highly experienced Tooling Manager to oversee tooling operations for a growing foundry specializing in green sand molding. This role is ideal for a leader with deep technical knowledge of molds, dies, and tooling systems who thrives in a hands-on, team-oriented environment.

What You’ll Do as a Tooling Manager:

As the Tooling Manager, you’ll be responsible for the full lifecycle of tooling — from design and build to maintenance and retirement. You’ll manage a skilled team, oversee vendor partnerships, and ensure all tooling meets customer, quality, and cost requirements.

Tooling Manager Duties Include:

• Managing the design, development, procurement, and implementation of new tooling, trim dies, gages, and fixtures.

• Overseeing predictive and preventive maintenance schedules for all tooling and equipment.

• Providing technical support and troubleshooting for tooling-related production issues to minimize downtime.

• Leading, training, and mentoring a team of tooling technicians and engineers.

• Ensuring all tooling meets specifications, drawings, and quality standards.

• Collaborating with engineering, sales, production, vendors, and customers.

• Driving continuous improvement initiatives to enhance tooling performance and reduce costs.

• Managing budgets, tooling costs, and procurement of tools, materials, and outsourced services.

• Supervising day-to-day pattern shop and layout room operations.

• Supporting root cause analysis, corrective actions, and quality improvement projects.

What We’re Looking For:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering.

• 10+ years of relevant experience, with at least 5+ years in a managerial/supervisory role.

• Proficiency with CAD software (CATIA, AutoCAD).

• Strong knowledge of GD&T, casting modeling, simulation, and solidification.

• Hands-on experience with CNC machines, lathes, milling, surface grinding, drilling, and welding equipment.

• Familiarity with Toyota Production System and continuous improvement (Kaizen).

• Strong leadership, organization, and project management skills.

• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to mentor and develop a skilled trades team.

Perks & Benefits:

• Full benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance

• 401(k) with company match

• Paid time off and holidays

• Long-term career growth potential in a stable and growing industry

Send your resume to Kelly Maxwell