Tooling Manager

Tooling Manager | Injection Molding Tooling, Process Improvement & Engineering Leadership (Lead tooling operations, mold maintenance, and continuous improvement initiatives supporting high-volume injection molding manufacturing.)

Location: Hanover Park, IL ⏰ Schedule: Full-Time | Monday–Friday (Hours based on business needs) Pay: $103,000–$185,000/year + Bonus Potential

Role Summary:

Randstad USA is seeking an experienced Tooling Manager for a direct hire opportunity supporting a high-volume injection molding operation in Hanover Park, IL. This leadership role oversees tooling engineers, toolmakers, and technicians while driving mold reliability, tooling optimization, preventative maintenance, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Ideal candidates will have strong experience in injection molding tooling, mold repair/maintenance, CAD systems, and tooling leadership within regulated manufacturing environments.

️ Qualifications & Skills:

Minimum:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field
• 5+ years of tooling maintenance experience in an injection molding environment
• 2+ years of tooling leadership or supervisory experience
• strong understanding of injection molds, tooling repair, and preventive maintenance
• Experience with root cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives
• strong communication and project management skills

Preferred:

• Experience with 2D/3D CAD systems (ProE preferred)
• Knowledge of polymer materials and injection molding processes
• Experience in ISO13485 or cGMP manufacturing environments
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, DOE, and statistical process improvement
• Experience using MS Project, asset management systems, and tooling documentation controls

Work Environment & Physical Requirements:

• High-volume manufacturing and tooling environment
• Frequent collaboration with engineering, maintenance, and production teams
• Exposure to industrial equipment, tooling systems, and manufacturing operations
• Fast-paced environment requiring strong multitasking and organizational skills

Compensation & Benefits:

• $103K–$185K base salary based on experience
• Bonus eligibility
• Direct hire opportunity
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• 401(k) + Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• PTO + Paid Holidays
• Career growth with a global manufacturing organization

Text “Tooling Manager HP” to 847-576-4085 to apply or request more info!

salary: $105,000 - $180,000 per year
shift: First
work hours: 7 AM - 3 PM
education: Bachelors

Responsibilities

• Lead tooling engineers, technicians, and tool shop personnel
• Manage tooling remediation, optimization, maintenance, and overhaul projects
• Oversee preventative maintenance programs for prototype and production molds
• Troubleshoot tooling and molding process issues using systematic root cause analysis
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean manufacturing tools and DOE methodologies
• Support launch and qualification of new tooling and production programs
• Collaborate with engineering, production, vendors, and suppliers to improve tooling reliability and product quality
• Review tooling downtime, PM data, escalations, and corrective actions
• Ensure tooling documentation, CAD drawings, engineering changes, and records remain compliant
• Support tooling design reviews and provide maintenance input for new tooling development
• Manage tooling project schedules, staffing priorities, and performance metrics
• Maintain compliance with EHS, cGMP, ISO13485, and company quality standards

The essential functions of this role include:
manual lifting up to 50lbsstanding for 10 hours at one time
SkillsMetrologyQMSMoldingInjection Mold
QualificationsYears of experience: 5 yearsExperience level: Manager
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Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.