Expert, Tooling Preparation Production

Company Description

LEONI is a global provider of products, solutions and services for energy and data management in the automotive industry. The group of companies has around 86,000 employees in 21 countries and generated consolidated sales of EUR 3.9 billion in 2025.

The value chain ranges from standardized cables and special and data cables to highly complex wiring systems and related components, from development to production. As an innovation partner with distinctive development and systems expertise, we support our customers on the path to increasingly sustainable and connected mobility concepts from autonomous driving to alternative drives as well as charging systems.

Job Description

• Manage the ordering, release, and change control of rework tools, handy tools, clip guns, and other equipment during product changes and new product introductions, ensuring alignment with project timelines and requirements.
• Serve as the primary interface between production engineering and suppliers for new tool design, specifications, and delivery, ensuring all requirements are met and communicated effectively.
• Install, configure, and support the release of foaming tools, moulding tools, and innovative tooling solutions (including robotics, AGV, and VR technology applications) to optimize production processes.
• Create comprehensive maintenance work instructions for all tool types, conduct training sessions, and coach the maintenance team to ensure proper tool operation, care, and troubleshooting capabilities.
• Establish and maintain the spare parts database with complete technical information, coordinate the manufacturing or procurement of auxiliary tools and non-standard fixtures, and manage initial spare parts ordering and inventory.
• Plan and execute construction and modification of assembly facilities according to specifications and standards during product changes and new introductions, ensuring compliance with process flow requirements and project schedules.
• Monitor tool traceability, material status, and validation requirements; implement lessons learned and best practices across the production network; and ensure all technical changes are executed in accordance with drawing and quality management requirements.

Qualifications and Experience

• 2-3 years of professional experience in mechanical engineering, manufacturing engineering, or production tooling.
• Demonstrated expertise in technical design review, drawing interpretation, and CAD software proficiency.
• Proven experience in supplier relationship management and cross-functional communication with engineering and production teams.
• Solid background in manufacturing processes, tool design, or production equipment management.
• Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and timelines.

Interested?