Eaton’s Commercial and Residential Division is currently seeking a Tooling Manager to join our team. This position is based at our Lincoln, IL facility. Position Overview: The Tooling Manager directs the repair and maintenance of existing tools, and fixtures. This position will develop and implements procedures to reduce downtime, preventive, and predictive maintenance, determine staffing needs and meet ISO requirements. 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 and every day. It’s where bold, bright professionals like you can reach your full potential—and where you can help us reach ours. In this function you will: Coordinates tool maintenance and repair with manufacturing departments to maximize production. Develops preventive and predictive schedules for tooling Controls tool repair to minimize costs. Controls durable tooling account to provide quality tooling on a timely basis insuring the best utilization of company funds. Contracts with outside vendors for tool maintenance and outsourcing Develops and controls budget for all plant tool maintenance, outsourced tool and tooling departments. Forecasts tool room maintenance plan (personnel, equipment, and space requirements). Assists manufacturing and engineering in method changes to promote cost reductions and productivity improvements. Participates in all tooling related cost reduction projects, profit planning and capital appropriation requests. Works with engineering and quality assurance to assure product quality. Makes recommendations and maintains back-up tools for production departments. Maintains tool crib for tool room. Procures perishable tooling for tool room use, including indexable carbide tooling, wire e.d.m. supplies, structural and tool steels, and other cutting tools used by the toolmakers. Directs efforts for in-house tool design. Advises and assists with new tool development, cost estimates and vendor selection. Provides tool cost estimates and completion dates for tooling on a timely basis within budgeted expenditures. Maintains relationships with vendors to assure quality tooling is supplied on schedule. Manages tooling departments, assuring efficiency through effective management practices. Supports, communicates, and requires adherence to company policies. Assists in the hiring of tool room personnel, evaluation alongside curriculum development/training for apprentice trainees. Assists in training tool room personnel and engineers in programming for CNC equipment in the tool room. Manages the plant tool and dye apprenticeship program and works with committee to assess apprentices' progress. Assures proper training plan and adherence to training requirements. Stays up to date with “state of the art” tooling and equipment. Designs and builds moderately complex tooling. Maintains drawings, documentation, and updates existing tool designs. Creates and maintains tool records, tool design systems, change-over part records and spare part records. Furnishes information and blueprints to toolmakers and engineers. Ensures that safe practices are understood and practiced by all direct reports in the carrying out of their duties. Supports and requires adherence to all safety rules and policies. When we embrace the different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds that make each of us unique, we — as individuals and as a company — are stronger. Qualifications Required (Basic) Qualifications: High school diploma and technical education required. Technical education could be gained through completion of apprenticeship of technical training program. Must be eligible to work in the U.S. without company sponsorship now or in the future Relocation Assistance will be provided for candidates that reside outside a 50-mile radius of Lincoln, IL. Preferred qualifications: Strong knowledge of tool and machine design, equipment and electrical maintenance, spot welding, metallurgy, sheet metal fabrication and the use of CNC equipment is required. Working knowledge of CAD/CAM programs. Working knowledge of Microsoft tools Working knowledge of all OSHA and EPA regulations as they apply to the function Why work at Eaton? We provide benefits that are industry competitive and focused on employee well-being. Listed below are programs that are offered globally, but program availabilities may vary by site. Flexible work options to help balance work/life demands (at participating Eaton sites). Healthcare/retirement savings programs. Competitive compensation packages to reward skills and performance. Tuition assistance or financial help for ongoing learning and development. Health, Dental, Vision & Wellness programs. Donation matching (U.S., Canada, Puerto Rico) 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. #LI-OO1 Eaton considers qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with local laws. To request a disability-related reasonable accommodation to assist you in your job search, application or interview process, please call us at 412-893-3600 to discuss your specific need. Only accommodation requests will be accepted by this phone number. All other inquiries related to your job search will not be supported by this phone number. Eaton is an intelligent power management company dedicated to improving the quality of life and protecting the environment for people everywhere. We are guided by our commitment to do business right, to operate sustainably and to help our customers manage power ─ today and well into the future. By capitalizing on the global growth trends of electrification and digitalization, we’re accelerating the planet’s transition to renewable energy, helping to solve the world’s most urgent power management challenges, and doing what’s best for our stakeholders and all of society. Founded in 1911, Eaton has been listed on the NYSE for nearly a century. We reported revenues of $19.6 billion in 2021 and serve customers in more than 170 countries. 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 have demonstrated our passion for sustainability with the announcement of cutting carbon emissions from the company’s operations by at least 50 percent by 2030. Eaton is committed to having a workforce that is diverse and non-discriminatory at all levels, reflecting the diversity of our customers and the varied environments in which we conduct business around the world. Our success depends on our ability to attract and retain the very best people unlimited by race, color, social or economic status, religion, national origin, marital status, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any protected status. Eaton follows relevant non-discrimination laws and regulations in the countries where we operate. It is the policy of the Company to make all decisions regarding employment, including hiring, compensation, training, promotions, transfers, or lay-offs, based on the principle of equal employment opportunity as defined above. Job: Manufacturing & Operations Region: North America – US/Puerto Rico Organization: ES CRDS RESI Residential Job Level: Team Leader/Supervisor 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?: Relocation from within hiring country only Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time