Motor Vehicle Manufacturing

Assembly Tooling Manager - Union, SC

Union, SCOnsiteFull TimeManager / HeadPosted 24 days ago

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Required skills

Mechanical Engineering
Manufacturing Engineering
Industrial Engineering
tooling
automation
robotics
assembly manufacturing
Lean Manufacturing
PFMEA
GD&T

Nice to have

automotive manufacturing

Role summary

Gestamp is seeking an experienced Assembly Tooling Manager to lead the strategy, development, and optimization of tooling, automation, and manufacturing systems for next-generation vehicle production. This leadership role involves overseeing a team of tooling, robotics, and manufacturing engineers, driving innovation in assembly processes, automation, ergonomics, quality, and operational excellence. The manager will be critical in launching new vehicle programs and maintaining world-class manufacturing systems.

JOB SUMMARY

Assembly Tooling Manager

Shape the Future of Automotive Manufacturing

Gestamp is seeking an experienced Assembly Tooling Manager to lead the strategy, development, and optimization of tooling, automation, and manufacturing systems that support the next generation of vehicle production.

In this high-impact leadership role, you'll oversee a team of tooling, robotics, and manufacturing engineering professionals while driving innovation in assembly processes, automation, ergonomics, quality, and operational excellence. You'll play a critical role in launching new vehicle programs and ensuring our manufacturing systems remain world-class.

What You'll Do
Lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of assembly tooling, fixtures, jigs, and automation systems.
Manage teams of Methodics Engineers, Robotics Engineers, and technicians.
Drive advanced manufacturing initiatives including robotics, vision systems, and Industry 4.0 technologies.
Support new product launches by ensuring tooling and automation systems are ready for production.
Partner with operations, quality, engineering, and suppliers to improve safety, productivity, quality, and cost performance.
Lead tooling-related capital projects, budgets, timelines, and supplier relationships.
What We're Looking For
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field.
7+ years of tooling, manufacturing engineering, or assembly operations experience.
3+ years of leadership experience managing technical teams.
Strong background in tooling design, automation, robotics, and assembly manufacturing.
Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, PFMEA, GD&T, and continuous improvement methodologies.
Experience in automotive manufacturing strongly preferred.

Why Gestamp?

At Gestamp, you'll join a global leader in automotive manufacturing that partners with the world's largest vehicle manufacturers. You'll have the opportunity to influence cutting-edge manufacturing technologies, lead talented engineering teams, and make a lasting impact on the future of automotive production.

Ready to lead innovation and drive manufacturing excellence? We'd love to hear from you.

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