Tool Control Manager

Tool Control Manager

SIG SAUER, Inc. is a leading provider and manufacturer of firearms, electro-optics, ammunition, airguns, suppressors, remote controlled weapons stations, and training. For over 250 years SIG SAUER, Inc. has evolved, and thrived, by blending American ingenuity, German engineering, and Swiss precision. Today, SIG SAUER is synonymous with industry-leading quality and innovation which has made it the brand of choice amongst the U.S. Military, the global defense community, law enforcement, competitive shooters, hunters, and responsible citizens. Additionally, SIG SAUER is the premier provider of elite firearms instruction and tactical training at the SIG SAUER Academy and is named Headquartered in Newington, New Hampshire, SIG SAUER has over 3,200 employees across twelve locations in three states and is a certified Great Place to Work. For more information about the company and product line visit: sigsauer.com.

Position Summary:

The Manager, Tool Control is responsible for planning, managing and coordinating all tooling functions in a multi-site manufacturing facility including inter-unit, purchasing, inventory control, receiving, and the tool crib. They plan and manage the procurement of a large variety of complex tooling to effectively support the production requirements for the plants, oversee the review and negotiation of purchase price, quality, availability, delivery, and other factors necessary to ensure the overall conformance of tooling purchased to manufacturing specifications and overall company production objectives.

FLSA: Exempt

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with tooling vendor solutions and Tool Control teams to design customer specific fulfillment plans including SIG VMI programs, kitting, or JIT supply programs.
• Manage the Guhring TM Solutions and Tool Boss, which could include standard vendor managed inventory, vending, and may require ordering, product put away and optimization.
• Work closely with vendors to locate sources for products, produce quotes, expedite orders, and arrange product training.
• Leverage subject matter experts to assess and identify improvement opportunities as it pertains to tooling performance, and inventory management.
• Drive day-to-day tooling activities to meet the overall program objectives with a heavy focus on tooling release, tooling trial schedule oversight, and tool qualifications.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Operations, and our supply base partners to meet aggressive schedule, quality and volume targets.
• Continuously enhance our tooling capabilities by staying ahead of technological trends.
• Oversee the entire lifecycle of tooling, including readiness, tracking, and reporting, ensuring all tools are optimized for performance and scalability.
• Implement robust strategies for lifecycle management to ensure long-term tooling sustainability.
• Drive the gathering and refinement of requirements for tooling and actively interface with key stakeholders across the organization.
• Maintain knowledge and awareness of market changes in commodities to be purchased to ensure the availability of products and materials for manufacturing functions at competitive prices, and within alternate sources of supply to meet production requirements.
• Partner with Design Engineers on alternate carbide grades, and configuration control of new and existing products.
• Ensure a seamless transition from prototype to fully developed products to support steady state production.
• Develop and maintain effective contacts and working relationships with key suppliers.
• Plan, recommend, justify, and manage annual operating budgets and financial targets in accordance with known operational needs, strategies, and objectives.
• Travel to other SIG production facilities, approximately 10% of the time.
• Participate in and sustain 5S Standards.
• Must follow all required Safety and ISO procedures.
• Miscellaneous duties as assigned.

Education/Experience & Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Industrial or Mechanical Engineering required, or equivalent experience. 5+ years of experience as a Tooling Engineer, or equivalent experience is required.
• 4+ years of technical knowledge of tooling application within industrial, automotive, aerospace, or special applications.
• Practical experience with equipment, machining, and fabrication.
• 4+ years of experience in the tool cutting or machining industry is preferred.
• Firearm and ammunition experience along with a knowledge of machining is strongly preferred.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. Experienced in using CAD and various types of project management programs.
• Possess a general knowledge of accounting principles, industrial engineering and manufacturing processes.
• Aptitude for detail with the ability to work in a team environment.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of interaction of internal and external customers, and in a diverse atmosphere.
• Possess excellent time management and planning skills.

Working Conditions:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working at a computer using a keyboard and mouse performing repetitive tasks.
• Ability to open file cabinets, reach with hands and arms, bend, and twist, lift and move files.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds.
• Must wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) where required.
• Must comply with all work exposure EH&S training requirements and adhere to SIG SAUER Inc. Security Mandates.

SIG SAUER, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.