Toolroom Manager (Automotive Manufacturing)

Recruiter:

Hlabahlosile

Job Ref:

Elmarie

Date posted:

Friday, September 11, 2026

Location:

KwaZulu Natal, South Africa

Salary:

Annual Salary, Cell Phone Allowance, Medical Aid 50%, Provident Fund 8%, 13th Cheque

SUMMARY:
The role oversees the complete tooling lifecycle, ensuring tooling meets production, quality, engineering and customer requirements.

POSITION INFO:
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Lead the day-to-day operations of the Toolroom and CNC machining function. Manage the design, manufacture, assembly, trial and handover of stamping tools, fixtures, jigs and machined components. Oversee progression press tooling , tooling maintenance, breakdowns, refurbishment and engineering modifications. Lead and develop Toolroom, CNC, programming, design and technical personnel. Conduct design reviews and ensure tooling is fit-for-purpose, manufacturable and maintainable. Support engineering feasibility studies, including tonnage, blank size, machine capability and tooling requirements. Manage tooling and equipment preventative maintenance programmes and root-cause analysis of recurring failures. Manage internal and external toolmaking and machining suppliers. Drive continuous improvement, tool-life optimisation, cost reduction and production efficiency. Manage tooling projects, budgets, CAPEX, BOMs, timelines and deliverables. Ensure compliance with company procedures, customer requirements, automotive quality standards and IATF 16949 . Maintain accurate tooling, engineering, maintenance and modification documentation. Promote a strong culture of safety, quality, accountability and continuous improvement. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Essential Trade Tested Tool, Jig & Die Maker. Minimum 10 years experience in the automotive industry , particularly within Engineering and Design. Extensive Tool, Jig & Die Making experience , including significant exposure to progression press tooling . Minimum 5 years experience managing Engineering Projects within the automotive industry. Strong knowledge of tooling manufacture, processes, materials and engineering principles. Ability to read, interpret and work from engineering drawings and specifications. Good understanding of automotive quality standards and tools such as FMEA, Control Plans, Work Instructions and Set-Up Instructions . Computer literate, including MS Office .

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