Tooling Engineering Manager - Master Mold Maker & Technical Leader

Job Details: Job Location: 25 Sawyer Passway - fitchburg, MA, Salary Range: $110000.00 - $145000.00Salary/year, Experienced Mold Makers: Take Your Craft to the Next Level at Micron Solutions

Fitchburg, MA
Salary Range: $110,000 - $145,000+

Lead the Tool Room. Mentor the Team. Stay Hands-On.

Are you an experienced Mold Maker ready to take the next step in your career without giving up the hands-on work you enjoy?

Micron Solutions is seeking a hands-on Tooling Engineering Manager to lead our Tool Room and Mold Making operations. This is not a desk-only management position. We are looking for a technical leader who enjoys working alongside skilled mold makers, solving complex tooling challenges, supporting new mold builds, and developing the next generation of mold making talent.

The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in injection mold construction, repair, troubleshooting, and maintenance, combined with the leadership skills needed to build a high-performing team. If you take pride in craftsmanship, enjoy mentoring others, and want to help shape the future of a growing tool room, we'd like to hear from you.

About Micron Solutions

Micron Solutions is a multifaceted contract manufacturing organization specializing in thermoplastic injection molding, precision machining and finishing, and silver-plated medical sensors for disposable electrodes. We partner with companies of all sizes to deliver manufacturing and assembly solutions that support their success.

Our 120,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in Fitchburg, Massachusetts supports projects from concept through commercialization across medical, industrial, and commercial markets.

What We Offer

Competitive salary with opportunity for growth
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) with company match
Paid time off and company-paid holidays
A collaborative, team-oriented culture
Opportunity to make a direct impact on tooling strategy and operations

What You'll Do

Lead by Example

Work alongside Mold Makers and Tool Room personnel on mold construction, repair, modification, maintenance, and troubleshooting activities.
Mentor, coach, and train mold makers, apprentices, and technical personnel.
Develop technical talent and help build the next generation of skilled mold makers.
Foster a culture of craftsmanship, accountability, safety, and continuous improvement.
Lead recruiting, onboarding, training, and development initiatives within the Tool Room.

Manage Tool Room Operations

Direct daily tool room operations supporting production and new product development.
Establish priorities and schedules to support production demands and customer requirements.
Oversee mold construction, assembly, fitting, testing, qualification, repair, and maintenance activities.
Ensure tooling documentation, maintenance records, and work orders are maintained accurately.
Support hands-on troubleshooting of critical production and tooling issues as needed.

Drive Tooling Excellence

Own the lifecycle management of all tooling assets.
Develop and improve preventive maintenance and tooling reliability programs.
Monitor tooling performance and drive improvements in uptime, mold life, productivity, and quality.
Lead root cause investigations related to tooling and manufacturing issues.
Identify and implement tooling improvements that reduce costs and improve performance.

Support New Tool Development

Participate in mold design reviews and Design for Manufacturability (DFM) discussions.
Support tooling activities associated with new product introductions and product launches.
Evaluate and qualify mold suppliers and tooling vendors.
Manage external tooling projects, timelines, costs, and supplier performance.
Ensure successful mold validation, qualification, and production release activities.

Drive Continuous Improvement

Support injection molding operations through technical expertise and troubleshooting.
Partner closely with Operations, Engineering, Quality, Maintenance, and Manufacturing teams.
Lead initiatives focused on scrap reduction, downtime reduction, OEE improvement, and tooling reliability.
Standardize best practices for mold maintenance and tool room operations.
Promote Lean Manufacturing principles throughout the department.

Qualifications: What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

10+ years of hands-on mold making, tool and die, or injection molding tooling experience.
Extensive experience building, repairing, troubleshooting, and maintaining injection molds.
Prior leadership, supervisory, or mentoring experience within a tool room or manufacturing environment.
Strong knowledge of mold construction, mold maintenance, and tooling systems.
Advanced blueprint reading and GD&T knowledge.
Experience with CNC machining, EDM, milling, grinding, turning, and precision machining processes.
Ability and willingness to remain hands-on and actively involved in daily tool room operations.

Preferred Qualifications

Tool & Die, Mold Making, Journeyman, or Apprenticeship certification.
Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Plastics, or a related field.
Experience in medical device, life sciences, or other regulated manufacturing environments.
Familiarity with SolidWorks or similar CAD software.
Experience with ERP, MRP, or CMMS systems.

Key Traits for Success

Passion for mold making and craftsmanship
Strong leadership and mentoring abilities
Hands-on problem solver
Continuous improvement mindset
Excellent communication skills
Strong project and priority management skills
Ability to build trust and credibility with skilled tradespeople

Why This Role Is Different

This is a hands-on leadership position. We're seeking an experienced mold maker who wants to remain technically engaged, work side-by-side with the tool room team, and help develop the next generation of mold making talent.

If you're a master craftsman looking to expand your impact through leadership, mentoring, and tooling innovation while still staying connected to the work you love, this opportunity is for you.

We recognize the value of exceptional talent. Compensation may exceed the posted salary range for candidates with significant mold making, tool room management, and injection molding experience. Relocation assistance will be considered for the right candidate.

Please note: This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship requirements.

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