Posted July 28, 2026
Tool Room Manager(injection mold)
Sterling Engineering Inc.
Des Plaines, IL, US
Full Time
Job Description
Job Description
Sterling Engineering is partnering with a manufacturing company in the Des Plaines area to hire a Tool Room Manager(injection mold)
This leadership role will oversee manufacturing engineering, tool room operations, maintenance support, and tooling/project cost analysis within an injection molding environment.
Title: Tool Room Manager(injection mold)
Location: Des Plaines, IL 60016
Salary: $110,000–$125,000 + 5% Bonus
Hours: 1st Shift | Standard Office Hours
Hire Type: Direct Hire
Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, paid holidays, 401(k), and bonus opportunity.
Location: Des Plaines, IL 60016
Salary: $110,000–$125,000 + 5% Bonus
Hours: 1st Shift | Standard Office Hours
Hire Type: Direct Hire
Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, paid holidays, 401(k), and bonus opportunity.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee daily operations of the tool room and maintenance departments within an injection molding environment
- Manage and support a team of 6 employees including engineering, maintenance, and tool room personnel
- Develop costing for new tools, products, and materials
- Support process improvements, manufacturing efficiencies, and continuous improvement initiatives
- Coordinate tooling repairs, preventative maintenance, and production support activities
- Work cross functionally with production, quality, and leadership teams to support operational goals
- Assist with troubleshooting manufacturing and tooling related issues
- Support capital equipment and tooling projects as needed
Qualifications:
- Must have 10 years of manufacturing engineering experience within an injection molding environment
- Previous leadership or supervisory experience managing engineering, maintenance, or tool room personnel
- Strong understanding of tooling, tool room operations, and injection molding processes
- Experience developing tooling, product, and material cost estimates
- Hands on manufacturing background with strong troubleshooting and problem solving skills
- Ability to lead teams and drive operational improvements within a manufacturing environment
- Strong communication and organizational skills
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity,
