Tool Room Manager

Key Responsibilities:

Leadership & Supervision

• Lead and manage toolmakers, machinists, and engineers in the tool room.
• Plan and allocate work for mould manufacturing, development, and modifications.
• Train and mentor staff in injection mould tooling techniques and best practices.

New Mould Development

• Oversee the complete lifecycle of new moulds

  concept, design validation, manufacturing, assembly, trials, and final approval

  .
• Review and approve mould design drawings for manufacturability, durability, and ease of maintenance.
• Plan and conduct

  mould trials

  with production to validate performance and cycle times.
• Ensure timely delivery of new moulds for product launches while meeting quality and cost targets.
• Coordinate with external toolmakers/vendors for outsourced mould development.

Mould Maintenance & Operations

• Develop and implement

  preventive and predictive maintenance schedules

  for all moulds.
• Troubleshoot breakdowns, conduct corrective maintenance, and minimize downtime.
• Supervise precision machining (CNC, VMC, EDM, Wire Cut, grinding, turning, etc.) for mould components.
• Maintain detailed mould history, modifications, and performance documentation.

Quality & Compliance

• Ensure moulds meet product design specifications, dimensional accuracy, and cycle time requirements.
• Implement quality inspection standards for new and existing moulds.
• Collaborate with QA and Production teams to resolve tooling-related issues.

Production & Cost Efficiency

• Optimize mould life and improve productivity through effective maintenance and upgrades.
• Control tool room costs, including machining, materials, and spares.
• Reduce lead times for mould manufacturing, modifications, and new development.
• Manage inventory of tool steels, inserts, ejector pins, and consumables.

Qualifications & Skills

• Diploma/Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Tool & Die Making, or related discipline.
• 812 years of experience in

  injection moulding tool room operations

  , with at least 35 years in a managerial role.
• Strong knowledge of injection mould design software (UG NX, SolidWorks, AutoCAD, etc.).
• Hands-on expertise in CNC, VMC, EDM, Wire Cut, and conventional machining.
• In-depth understanding of injection moulding processes, hot runner systems, cooling layouts, and ejector mechanisms.
• Proven track record in

  new mould development

  and product launch support.
• Excellent leadership, analytical, and vendor management skills.