We are looking for an experienced and technically strong Mold & Tooling Workshop Manager to lead our mold workshop and manage the complete lifecycle of plastic molds — from design and engineering through manufacturing, assembly, trials, maintenance, modification, and optimization. 📍 Location: Jeddah, Saudi Arabia 🌍 Preferred Candidates: India / Philippines 💼 Experience: 5–7+ years in mold & tooling 🏭 Industry: Plastic Manufacturing 🔹 KEY RESPONSIBILITIES * Manage the day-to-day operations of the mold & tooling workshop. * Lead and supervise mold designers, toolmakers, CNC machinists, EDM operators, fitters, and technicians. * Manage the complete mold development process from concept → 3D design → manufacturing → assembly → mold trial → approval → production. * Review and approve 2D drawings, 3D models, mold designs, and technical specifications. * Plan and control mold manufacturing, preventive maintenance, repairs, modifications, and improvements. * Troubleshoot complex mold and tooling issues and identify root causes of production problems. * Coordinate closely with Production, Engineering, R&D, Quality, and Procurement teams. * Manage mold trials and optimize molds to achieve required cycle time, productivity, dimensional accuracy, and product quality. * Control workshop priorities, manpower, machine utilization, spare parts, tooling, and project timelines. * Manage external mold/tooling suppliers when required. * Establish and monitor workshop KPIs related to mold availability, downtime, maintenance, project completion, quality, and productivity. 🔹 TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS The ideal candidate should have strong practical knowledge of plastic molds and tooling, including: Injection Molds * PET preform molds * PP / HDPE / other plastic injection molds * Hot runner and cold runner systems * Slides, lifters, inserts, ejector systems, cooling systems, etc. * Mold troubleshooting and optimization Blow Molding * Extrusion Blow Molding molds * Blow molding tooling and mold construction * Mold troubleshooting and optimization PET * PET bottle blow molds * PET preform molds * Experience with PET mold trials and process optimization IBM – Injection Blow Molding * Strong knowledge of Injection Blow Molding (IBM) molds and tooling * Experience with IBM mold design, manufacturing, assembly, trials, maintenance, and troubleshooting * Understanding of injection, blowing, cooling, neck finish, and mold mechanisms 🔹 CAD / ENGINEERING * Strong experience in SolidWorks is required. * Excellent ability to read, understand, modify, and prepare 2D engineering drawings and 3D mold designs. * Knowledge of CAD/CAM software is an advantage. * Strong understanding of mold design principles, tolerances, materials, and manufacturing feasibility. 🔹 MOLD MANUFACTURING EXPERIENCE Hands-on knowledge of: * CNC milling * CNC turning * EDM / Wire EDM * Grinding * Drilling * Polishing * Mold fitting and assembly * Mold tryout * Dimensional inspection * Mold repair and modification 🔹 EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS * 5–7+ years of experience in plastic mold/tooling manufacturing. * Previous experience as Mold Workshop Manager, Tool Room Manager, Mold Design Manager, Senior Tooling Engineer, or similar. * Strong hands-on experience with Injection, Blow Molding, PET, and IBM tooling. * Proven experience managing a mold workshop or tool room and leading a technical team. * Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting capabilities. * Ability to manage multiple mold projects simultaneously and deliver according to agreed timelines. * Good communication and coordination skills. * Ability to work effectively with multicultural teams.