Die Casting and Plastics Tooling Manager

About Michael Page

Our client is a global leader in the manufacture of innovative home appliances, committed to delivering high-quality products that exceed customer expectations.

About the Role

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• Manage global die casting and plastics tooling programmes.">
• Liaise with R&D and engineering teams to create cost-effective and feasible designs for parts and assemblies.">
• Assist in the selection of suitable raw materials for new product development programmes.">
• Participate in the evaluation and selection of suppliers.">
• Negotiate tooling and parts costs with suppliers.">
• Review and approve tool designs for compliance with specifications, costs, and production requirements.">
• Oversee tool trials and troubleshooting to ensure quality and efficiency.">
• Work with suppliers to meet quality standards and plan their production capacity into the company's long-term plans.">
• Implement continuous improvement of tooling processes to improve product quality and reduce production costs.">

Responsibilities

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• Responsible for managing global die casting and plastics tooling programmes.">
• Liaise with R&D and engineering teams to create cost-effective and feasible designs for parts and assemblies.">
• Develop preventive maintenance schedules and procedures in collaboration with suppliers to extend the life of tool systems and minimise the risk of unforeseen failures.">
• Identify opportunities for cost savings through optimisation of materials, processes, and tools.">
• Manage orders, invoices, and goods receipts.">
• Develop new tooling sources to reduce CapEx costs for new and existing tools.">

Requirements

To be successful in this role, you will need:

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• A university degree in engineering (mechanical engineering, manufacturing or die casting/plastic technology or related).">
• A minimum of 5 years working experience in an identical or related position.">
• Experience in injection and casting mould design and tooling engineering.">
• Knowledge of materials and manufacturing processes for die casting and plastics, including prototyping.">
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, GD&T and analyse mould flow simulation reports.">
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and team working skills, also remotely (Teams).">
• Fluency in English (min. B2), knowledge of Polish and other languages will be an advantage.">
• Proficiency in SolidWorks, Microsoft Office, and SAP will be an asset.">

What We Offer

We offer a full-time employment based on an employment contract, performance-based bonus system, non-wage benefits package: private medical care, life insurance, cafeteria benefits system, parking, discounts on company products, and opportunity for professional development in an international organisation.