وظيفة مدير ورشة القوالب والأدوات شاغرة لدى Al Faisal Plastic Factory في جدة

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.