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St. Joseph, MIJob$80–100K/yrSeen todaySeen in employer's feed today
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Job overview
The Tool & Die Project Manager oversees tooling projects from concept through production launch, serving as the liaison between customers, engineering, manufacturing, and suppliers. The role manages schedules, budgets, risks, and cross-functional coordination while supporting tool tryouts, validation, and launches. Candidates should bring manufacturing and project management experience; an associate’s or bachelor’s degree and PMP certification are preferred, not required.
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Position Summary
We are seeking an experienced Tool & Die Project Manager to oversee the successful execution of tooling projects from concept through production launch. This role serves as the primary liaison between customers, engineering, manufacturing, and suppliers to ensure tooling programs are delivered on time, within budget, and to quality specifications.
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in tool and die manufacturing, metal stamping, machining, or related manufacturing environments, combined with proven project management experience.
Key Responsibilities
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Manage multiple tooling and die build projects simultaneously from quote award through production launch.
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Develop project schedules, monitor milestones, and communicate status updates to customers and internal stakeholders.
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Coordinate activities between engineering, toolmakers, machinists, purchasing, and production teams.
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Review engineering drawings, tooling designs, and customer requirements to ensure project objectives are met.
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Identify project risks and implement corrective actions to maintain delivery schedules and quality standards.
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Track budgets, project costs, change orders, and resource allocation.
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Facilitate customer meetings, progress reviews, and technical discussions.
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Support tool tryouts, debug activities, validation runs, and production launches.
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Ensure compliance with company quality standards, safety requirements, and customer specifications.
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Drive continuous improvement initiatives related to tooling processes, efficiency, and project execution.
Qualifications
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5+ years of experience in tool and die, stamping, machining, mold making, or a related manufacturing environment.
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Previous experience managing tooling, die build, or manufacturing projects.
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Strong understanding of tool and die construction, machining processes, and manufacturing operations.
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Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, and technical specifications.
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Experience working directly with customers and cross-functional teams.
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Proficiency with Microsoft Office and ERP/project tracking systems.
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Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
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Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Preferred Qualifications
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Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Project Management, or a related field.
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Experience with automotive, appliance, metal stamping, or industrial manufacturing customers.
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Knowledge of APQP, PPAP, and launch management processes.
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PMP certification or equivalent project management training is a plus.
Pay Details: $80,000.00 to $100,000.00 per year
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
Military connected talent encouraged to apply
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The California Fair Chance Act
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Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
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Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
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San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance
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How this job compares
Set against the 22,903 open Project Manager jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 4, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$80–100K/yr
- Michigan median$107–184K/yr225 salary ranges
- US median$107–175K/yr14,329 salary ranges
This range's midpoint, $90K, is 38% below the Michigan median midpoint ($145K) — in the lowest quarter of Project Manager salary ranges in Michigan.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 437 open Project Manager jobs in Michigan and 22,903 across the US. 4% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 5 years of experience; Project Manager postings that state a minimum ask for 6 years at the median (19,687 postings).
- Education
- 12,397 of the 22,903 open Project Manager jobs (54%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 4, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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