We are looking for an experienced and technically strong Mold & Tooling Workshop Manager to lead our mold workshop and manage the complete lifecycle of plastic molds — from design and engineering through manufacturing, assembly, trials, maintenance, modification, and optimization.
üìç Location: Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
üåç Preferred Candidates: India / Philippines
üíº Experience: 5‚Äì7+ years in mold & tooling
üè≠ Industry: Plastic Manufacturing
üîπ KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Manage the day-to-day operations of the mold & tooling workshop. * Lead and supervise mold designers, toolmakers, CNC machinists, EDM operators, fitters, and technicians. * Manage the complete mold development process from concept ‚Üí 3D design ‚Üí manufacturing ‚Üí assembly ‚Üí mold trial ‚Üí approval ‚Üí production. * Review and approve 2D drawings, 3D models, mold designs, and technical specifications. * Plan and control mold manufacturing, preventive maintenance, repairs, modifications, and improvements. * Troubleshoot complex mold and tooling issues and identify root causes of production problems. * Coordinate closely with Production, Engineering, R&D, Quality, and Procurement teams. * Manage mold trials and optimize molds to achieve required cycle time, productivity, dimensional accuracy, and product quality. * Control workshop priorities, manpower, machine utilization, spare parts, tooling, and project timelines. * Manage external mold/tooling suppliers when required. * Establish and monitor workshop KPIs related to mold availability, downtime, maintenance, project completion, quality, and productivity*.
üîπ TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTSThe ideal candidate should have strong practical knowledge of plastic molds and tooling, including:
Injection Molds
Blow Molding
PET
IBM – Injection Blow Molding
üîπ CAD / ENGINEERING Strong experience in SolidWorks is required. * Excellent ability to read, understand, modify, and prepare 2D engineering drawings and 3D mold designs*. * Knowledge of CAD/CAM software is an advantage. * Strong understanding of mold design principles, tolerances, materials, and manufacturing feasibility.
üîπ MOLD MANUFACTURING EXPERIENCEHands-on knowledge of:
üîπ EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS 5‚Äì7+ years of experience in plastic mold/tooling manufacturing. * Previous experience as Mold Workshop Manager, Tool Room Manager, Mold Design Manager, Senior Tooling Engineer, or similar. * Strong hands-on experience with Injection, Blow Molding, PET, and IBM tooling*. * Proven experience managing a mold workshop or tool room and leading a technical team. * Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting capabilities. * Ability to manage multiple mold projects simultaneously and deliver according to agreed timelines. * Good communication and coordination skills. * Ability to work effectively with multicultural teams.
