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Tool and Die Manager - Union, SC
Location:
US Gestamp South Carolina, US, US Gestamp
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Date: Sep 10, 2026
Tool & Die Manager
Shape the Future of Automotive Manufacturing
Ready to lead a skilled team, solve complex tooling challenges, and play a key role in automotive manufacturing? Gestamp is seeking a Tool & Die Manager to oversee our Tool & Die operations and drive safety, quality, productivity, and continuous improvement in a fast-paced stamping and robotic welding environment.
What You'll Do
Lead and develop the Tool & Die team while managing daily priorities and performance.
Oversee troubleshooting, repair, preventive maintenance, and continuous improvement of dies, tooling, jigs, fixtures, and equipment.
Support stamping and robotic welding operations by ensuring tooling reliability and dimensional capability.
Manage die repairs, engineering changes, program launches, and tooling modifications.
Drive quality, cost savings, and operational excellence initiatives.
Participate in audits and support ISO/IATF quality system requirements.
Ensure plant tooling needs are met with minimal downtime.
What We're Looking For
USDOL Tool & Die Journeyman Card or 8 years of related experience.
Prior leadership experience in a Tool & Die environment preferred.
Troubleshooting experience in a production stamping facility.
Experience with Tandem, Transfer, and Progressive Dies.
Ability to read blueprints and tooling prints.
Strong problem-solving skills and a team-first mindset.
Own basic precision and hand tools.
Flexibility to work any shift and overtime as needed.
Why Gestamp?
Join a global automotive leader where your expertise, leadership, and ideas will directly impact manufacturing excellence. If you're passionate about tooling, developing teams, and continuous improvement, we want to hear from you.
Apply today and help drive the future of automotive manufacturing at Gestamp Union, SC!
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We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and seek to hire the best candidate regardless of age, beliefs, disability, ethnicity, gender or sexual orientation.
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About us
We are a multi-technology company present in over 20 countries and our team of over 40,000 is made up of 90 different nationalities. They are the driving force of our company, which designs, develops and produces parts for over 900 models of the leading vehicle manufacturers, and enable us to be one of the top suppliers worldwide.
Do you have what it takes to build the future of mobility with us?
Location:
US Gestamp South Carolina, US, US Gestamp
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Date: Sep 10, 2026
Tool & Die Manager
Shape the Future of Automotive Manufacturing
Ready to lead a skilled team, solve complex tooling challenges, and play a key role in automotive manufacturing? Gestamp is seeking a Tool & Die Manager to oversee our Tool & Die operations and drive safety, quality, productivity, and continuous improvement in a fast-paced stamping and robotic welding environment.
What You'll Do
Lead and develop the Tool & Die team while managing daily priorities and performance.
Oversee troubleshooting, repair, preventive maintenance, and continuous improvement of dies, tooling, jigs, fixtures, and equipment.
Support stamping and robotic welding operations by ensuring tooling reliability and dimensional capability.
Manage die repairs, engineering changes, program launches, and tooling modifications.
Drive quality, cost savings, and operational excellence initiatives.
Participate in audits and support ISO/IATF quality system requirements.
Ensure plant tooling needs are met with minimal downtime.
What We're Looking For
USDOL Tool & Die Journeyman Card or 8 years of related experience.
Prior leadership experience in a Tool & Die environment preferred.
Troubleshooting experience in a production stamping facility.
Experience with Tandem, Transfer, and Progressive Dies.
Ability to read blueprints and tooling prints.
Strong problem-solving skills and a team-first mindset.
Own basic precision and hand tools.
Flexibility to work any shift and overtime as needed.
Why Gestamp?
Join a global automotive leader where your expertise, leadership, and ideas will directly impact manufacturing excellence. If you're passionate about tooling, developing teams, and continuous improvement, we want to hear from you.
Apply today and help drive the future of automotive manufacturing at Gestamp Union, SC!
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We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and seek to hire the best candidate regardless of age, beliefs, disability, ethnicity, gender or sexual orientation.
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About us
We are a multi-technology company present in over 20 countries and our team of over 40,000 is made up of 90 different nationalities. They are the driving force of our company, which designs, develops and produces parts for over 900 models of the leading vehicle manufacturers, and enable us to be one of the top suppliers worldwide.
Do you have what it takes to build the future of mobility with us?
- You will be joining a leading international group in the automotive sector with a clear commitment to innovation, a trail-blazer in Industry 4.0 and engaged with ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) criteria.
- This is an opening to build a career in a global environment with many opportunities to grow both professionally and personally by participating and leading innovative and international projects.
- You will find a supportive and friendly environment where the emphasis is on team work, continuous improvement, trust, a dynamic spirit and thinking outside the box, and a passion for a job well done.
- You will be working with highly qualified professionals as Gestamp is committed to the ongoing training of our teams.
Salary : $57,338 - $79,807