MOLD & TOOLING WORKSHOP MANAGER

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.📍 Location: Jeddah, Saudi Arabia🌍 Preferred Candidates: India / Philippines💼 Experience: 5–7+ years in mold & tooling🏭 Industry: Plastic Manufacturing🔹 KEY RESPONSIBILITIESManage 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 → 3D design → manufacturing → assembly → mold trial → approval → 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.🔹 TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTSThe ideal candidate should have strong practical knowledge of plastic molds and tooling, including:Injection MoldsPET preform moldsPP / HDPE / other plastic injection moldsHot runner and cold runner systemsSlides, lifters, inserts, ejector systems, cooling systems, etc.Mold troubleshooting and optimizationBlow MoldingExtrusion Blow Molding moldsBlow molding tooling and mold constructionMold troubleshooting and optimizationPETPET bottle blow moldsPET preform moldsExperience with PET mold trials and process optimizationIBM – Injection Blow MoldingStrong knowledge of Injection Blow Molding (IBM) molds and toolingExperience with IBM mold design, manufacturing, assembly, trials, maintenance, and troubleshootingUnderstanding of injection, blowing, cooling, neck finish, and mold mechanisms🔹 CAD / ENGINEERINGStrong 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.🔹 MOLD MANUFACTURING EXPERIENCEHands-on knowledge of:CNC millingCNC turningEDM / Wire EDMGrindingDrillingPolishingMold fitting and assemblyMold tryoutDimensional inspectionMold repair and modification🔹 EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS5–7+ 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.