Description
Responsible for the lifecycle management of stamping assets, toolroom operational excellence, and the technical development of the engineering team. Drive long-term dimensional stability and optimize tool maintenance strategies to maximize Strokes Per Minute (SPM) and minimize downtime.
Key responsibilities include:
- Leading the Tool & Die ME team in the development and execution of robust maintenance and engineering standards.
- Mentoring and developing a high-performing team of engineers and technicians.
- Overseeing preventative and predictive maintenance programs for all die sets.
- Ensuring tool reliability to meet production volume requirements.
- Driving root-cause analysis for complex dimensional issues.
- Collaborating with Quality and Production teams to ensure final panels meet strict CP/CPK requirements.
- Ensuring all toolroom activities and die modifications adhere to OHSAS and Ford's safety standards.
- Implementing Lean Manufacturing principles within the toolroom to reduce changeover times and improve die repair efficiency.
- Acting as the final technical authority on complex tooling issues affecting exterior panels.
- Maintaining the integrity of checking fixtures and die standards.
- Ensuring all toolroom and metrology activities comply with Ford's Quality Operating System (QOS) and 5S standards.
- Controlling departmental budgets (OPEX), focusing on specialized tooling consumables and metrology equipment calibration/upgrades.