Tooling Manager
CurrentResponsible for the design and manufacturing of the tools needed to create extruded rubber hoses for both automotive and non automotive applications.Lead a team of six machinists and one process CAD designer.Maintain a tool room with a CNC lathe, CNC vertical mill, manual lathes, manual vertical mills, band saws, bender, shear, as well as wood working equipment and welding equipment.Ensure the proper tools, equipment and materials are on hand to complete any required job.Responsible for the procurement of production tooling. Requesting and reviewing quotes for lead time and cost accuracy. Purchase requisition of all tool room relate items. Cutting tools, hand tools, raw materials.