Lead weld fixture strategy and tooling programs in a manufacturing setting, improving quality, lead time, cost, and standardization. Manage projects from concept through production readiness. This Tool and Fixture Manager develops fixture philosophies, specifications, and acceptance criteria. The role manages 50 to 200 annual projects, coordinates suppliers, and collaborates with Product and Manufacturing Engineering. Success includes tooling validation, launch readiness, supplier performance, and continuous improvement across the organization.

Key Responsibilities
- Develop and execute weld fixture and tooling strategy
- Manage 50 to 200 tooling projects annually
- Establish timelines, milestones, and readiness reviews
- Coordinate fixture tryouts, runoffs, and approvals




- Drive tooling process improvements and standardization

Requirements:
- Project management experience within manufacturing
- Five to eight years of manufacturing experience
- Experience developing tooling specifications and acceptance criteria
- Experience coordinating domestic and international tooling suppliers
- Ability to collaborate across engineering, operations, supply chain, and quality Apply manufacturing project management expertise to advance weld fixtures, tooling quality, launch readiness, supplier performance, and cost improvement.

📌 Weld Fixture Strategy Manager (Saanich)
🏢 Amerequip
📍 Saanich