# MOLD & TOOLING WORKSHOP MANAGER — Al Faisal Plastic Factory

Canonical: https://jobxdubai.com/jobs/li-4473636060-mold-tooling-workshop-manager
Location: Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Type: full_time · Level: lead
Monthly salary: AED 8,820 to 13,720 per month (estimated, not employer-stated) (UAE salaries are tax-free)
Posted: 2026-10-05
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## Description

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.

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## Requirements

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.

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