Tooling Manager

Title: Tooling ManagerLocation: Carbondale, PAShift: 1st ShiftHire Type: Direct HireSalary: $95k - 115k per year + monthly bonus (typically around 25-30%)Full Benefits PackageSterling Engineering is hiring a Tooling Manager for a well-established precision manufacturer seeking an experienced leader to oversee Tool Room, Tool Service, and Punch Department operations. This is an outstanding opportunity for someone who enjoys building high-performing teams, improving manufacturing processes, and driving operational excellence. You'll have the autonomy to make a measurable impact by increasing tooling reliability, improving productivity, reducing downtime, and leading continuous improvement efforts across the operation.Key ResponsibilitiesLead daily operations of the Tool Room, Tool Service, and Punch DepartmentsFoster a strong safety-first culture while ensuring compliance with company standardsSupervise, mentor, train, and develop tooling personnel to maximize performance and career growthImprove tooling quality, reliability, and manufacturing efficiency throughout productionDevelop and implement tooling standards, processes, and best practices that reduce costs and improve productivityOversee preventative maintenance, repair, and development of production toolingManage vendor relationships, tooling procurement, and outside tooling servicesPartner with Engineering and Production teams to troubleshoot tooling issues and minimize downtimeManage tooling inventory, departmental budgets, and purchasing activitiesLead continuous improvement initiatives focused on standardization, efficiency, and process optimizationSupport new tooling development and implementation for new and existing manufacturing programsQualificationsMust have Bachelor's Degree, Associate Degree in Engineering, or Journeyman Tool & Die Maker certificationMust have 5+ years of experience working in a tool room or tooling environmentMust have strong knowledge of progressive punching and blanking diesExperience with CAD and CAM softwareHands-on experience with CNC machining, conventional machining, and grinding operationsPreferred QualificationsThree or more years of supervisory or leadership experienceWhy You'll Love This OpportunityOpportunity to build and develop a skilled tooling teamWork with advanced machining, tooling, and manufacturing technologiesJoin a stable manufacturing organization that values innovation, quality, and employee developmentLong-term career growth with opportunities to expand leadership responsibilitiesQualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.