Tooling Supplier Development Manager

Build tooling supplier capability while advancing fixture quality, cost, lead time, and standardization. Support manufacturing programs through measurable operational improvements.
As Tool and Fixture Manager, you will establish strategic supplier partnerships and performance scorecards while managing annual tooling projects. The work combines supplier development, sourcing, fixture design standa
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rds, launch risk mitigation, and operational excellence. You will support dashboards, KPI reporting, automation opportunities, and tooling innovations while coordinating stakeholders across Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, and Quality.
Key Responsibilities:
• Establish strategic tooling supplier partnerships and scorecards
• Evaluate supplier capacity for future growth
• Create fixture specifications, requirements, and acceptance criteria
• Reduce tooling lead times and total tooling costs
• Build dashboards and KPI reporting for tooling performance
Requirements:
• Manufacturing project management experience
• Five to eight years of manufacturing experience
• Experience with tooling sourcing and supplier improvement
• Ability to develop fixture design philosophies and best practices
• Ability to promote accountability for timelines, quality, and results
Use manufacturing leadership and supplier development expertise to strengthen tooling performance, sourcing, standardization, and continuous improvement.

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