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 standards, 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 scorecardsEvaluate supplier capacity for future growthCreate fixture specifications, requirements, and acceptance criteriaReduce tooling lead times and total tooling costsBuild dashboards and KPI reporting for tooling performanceRequirements:
Manufacturing project management experienceFive to eight years of manufacturing experienceExperience with tooling sourcing and supplier improvementAbility to develop fixture design philosophies and best practicesAbility to promote accountability for timelines, quality, and resultsUse manufacturing leadership and supplier development expertise to strengthen tooling performance, sourcing, standardization, and continuous improvement.
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