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About the Role

The Tooling Systems Lead provides technical leadership, results, and behaviors in support of new and mature manufacturing systems, focusing on safety, quality, responsiveness, cost, and continuous improvement. This role is responsible for executing the Tooling Services business plan, leading tooling-related problem solving and launch support, and coordinating across internal GM teams, Tooling Engineering, TCM leadership, manufacturing partners, and third-party providers. Success requires balancing technical leadership, vendor coordination, and internal team support in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

Lead implementation and execution of the Tooling Services business plan, promoting collaboration.
Support daily tooling needs by maintaining strong relationships with manufacturing, maintenance, tooling engineering, and leadership.
Provide technical direction and oversight for third-party tool builders and outside vendors, including on-site coordination and prioritization.
Lead daily tooling unscheduled reviews and drive timely follow-up to resolve tooling issues affecting safety, quality, throughput, and cost.
Lead Tooling Sufficiency plan prioritization and implementation by directing tooling engineering resources.
Drive continuous improvement through waste elimination, variation reduction, productivity improvement, and disciplined problem solving.
Lead Global Manufacturing Systems processes, maintaining BPD requirements and supporting manufacturing engineering objectives.
Maintain awareness of quality standards, communicate quality goals, and leverage resources to solve quality issues.
Promote safe work practices and support objectives for ergonomics, health, safety, and housekeeping.
Support launch activities for Tooling Services, including installation, debug, implementation, and continuous improvement.
Resolve tooling issues and provide technical guidance during significant downtime or production-impacting events.
Conduct layered audits and related process checks to sustain standards and drive accountability.
Coach, teach, and mentor internal tooling engineering resources and TCM group leaders.
Ensure appropriate training and job instruction are in place for team members.
Provide technical support for tooling systems, including cutting tool application and Zoller-related troubleshooting.

Requirements

Ability and willingness to work non-standard hours, including daily overtime and weekends as required.
BS in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering or similar technical field.
Strong analytical ability and troubleshooting skills to solve complex technical and operational problems.
Highly developed oral and written communication skills.
High level of interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with others across multiple functions and levels.
Ability to work independently, be self-directed, and manage multiple complicated issues simultaneously.
Computer skills with working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Experience applying lean manufacturing, standardized work, and continuous improvement principles in a manufacturing environment.
Demonstrated ability to lead technical work with integrity and sound independent judgment within established operating systems and standards.

Skills

Cutting tool knowledge
Gaging systems and terminology familiarity
Supervisory, team leadership, or technical lead experience in a manufacturing environment
Coordinating third-party tooling vendors, contractors, or machine/tool builders
Supporting tooling launch activities, continuous improvement efforts, and tooling-related problem solving
Tooling sufficiency planning, tooling budgets, or tooling resource prioritization
Zoller troubleshooting experience

Location

Tonawanda

Work Type

Onsite
Full-time

Experience Level

Technical leadership
Supervisory experience
Team leadership experience

Education Level

BS in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering or similar technical field

Salary/Compensations

$96,300 - $135,000

Benefits

Medical
Dental
Vision
Health Savings Account
Flexible Spending Accounts
Retirement savings plan
Sickness and accident benefits
Life insurance
Paid vacation & holidays
Tuition assistance programs
Employee assistance program
GM vehicle discounts

About the Company

Our vision is a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion and we embrace the responsibility to lead the change that will make our world better, safer and more equitable for all.
We believe we all must make a choice every day – individually and collectively – to drive meaningful change through our words, our deeds and our culture.
Every day, we want every employee to feel they belong to one General Motors team.
From day one, we're looking out for your well-being–at work and at home–so you can focus on realizing your ambitions.
We are determined to lead change for the world through technology, ingenuity and harnessing the creativity of our diverse team.
Join us to help lead the change that will make our world better, safer and more equitable for all by becoming a member of GM’s Talent Community.

Equal Opportunity

General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of unlawful discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging.
We strongly believe that providing an inclusive workplace creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and develop better products for our customers.
All employment decisions are made on a non-discriminatory basis without regard to sex, race, color, national origin, citizenship status, religion, age, disability, pregnancy or maternity status, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran or protected veteran, or any other similarly protected status in accordance with federal, state and local laws.
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