Responsible for all aspects of in house tool and die manufacturing, maintenance, development and testing activities to ensure the production objectives are met, to maximize productivity and maintain the highest levels of workmanship for all tool and die activities. Lead resources within the Tool room to ensure all tooling are produced efficiently, on time and in line with quality standards ensuring that Health, Safety and Environmental requirements are adhered to. Manage the team on technical best practice and establish standard policies and procedures whilst also mentoring and leading the team. Implement and manage continuous improvement and modern manufacturing principals by highlighting deficiencies and recommending changes in training, working practices and processes. Essential Duties & Responsibilities Oversee daily tooling support for production; plan die repairs/preventive maintenance. Find, evaluate, and approve local outside contractors for die repair, servicing of dies and other machining capabilities. Responsible for print review, in collaboration with sales and die builder, and review of existing dies. Monitor and track the progress of dies through the building process. Lead team activities in meeting production objectives, including troubleshooting at the press with both dies and materials. Oversee the PPAP process and die trials. Manages the tooling budget to purchase expenditures. Supervise, train and instruct tool & die repairs in safety, maintenance, and quality methods and procedures, and capabilities of machines and equipment. Review, release, track, coordinate and close work orders. Work with the external die manufacturers to ensure correct specifications before arriving to plant. Attend die design reviews related to engineering program changes. Support Customers with improving and maintaining tools and dies. Endure tooling specifications after each PM, die repair, engineering change. Teach/Mentor tooling team on die functions and troubleshooting techniques. Track downtime to identify projects. Consult with Plant Manager relative to modification of machines and equipment in order to improve production and quality of products. Supervisor the daily activities of the tool and die employees in a union environment. #LI-MM3 Qualifications Qualifications Education: Manufacturing/engineering degree. Master’s degree desirable Experience: Minimum 10 years hands-on tool, die, and mold experience, including CNC, EDM and all general tool room equipment. Minimum 5 years leading a tool room area. Skills/Abilities: Minimum 5 years management experience in high-volume production environment Good computer skills to work with CAD/CAM technology, CNC machine tools, and computerized measuring techniques. Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills Knowledge of stamping dies (progressive, blanking). Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repairs, and maintenance. Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications. Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods. Strong project management skills Ability to work independently. What you will get from us Eaton’s mission is to improve the quality of life and the environment through the use of power management technologies and services. We provide sustainable solutions that help our customers effectively manage electrical, hydraulic and mechanical power – more safely, more efficiently and more reliably. Making what matters work at Eaton takes the passion of every employee around the world. We create an environment where creativity, invention and discovery become reality, each day. It’s where bold, bright professionals like you can reach your full potential—and where you can help us reach ours. Eaton’s 2020 revenues were $17.9 billion, and we sell products to customers in more than 175 countries. We have approximately 85,000 employees. We make work exciting, engaging and meaningful for our employees through our dedication to tackling some of the toughest power management challenges on the planet and by never losing sight of what matters. Our culture is built on a strong commitment to practicing our core values and supporting our employees with the tools they need to succeed. We pledge to always foster a diverse and inclusive environment, including inclusion resource groups that bring together employees who share a common purpose, interest or background. In the past year, our company has received top employment recognition by the Human Rights Campaign and almost fifty percent of our Board of Directors represented diverse groups. When we embrace the different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds that make each of us unique, we — as individuals and as a company — are stronger. We have demonstrated our passion for sustainability with the recent announcement of cutting carbon emissions from the company’s operations by at least 50 percent by 2030. We are ethical, passionate, accountable, efficient, transparent and committed to learning. We are confident we can deliver on our promise to improve the quality of life and the environment because of the attributes that our employees embody. We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law. Job: Engineering Region: Latin America Organization: Corporate Sector Job Level: Manager Schedule: Full-time Is remote work (i.e. working from home or another Eaton facility) allowed for this position?: No Does this position offer relocation?: No Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time