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Tooling Program Manager Jobs in Michigan (NOW HIRING)

... aerospace tooling and components. Established in 1953, Visioneering, Inc. has provided the ... Summary of PositionA Program Manager leads the planning, execution, and delivery of complex ...

Grand Rapids, MI Position Summary The Program Manager is responsible for leading and coordinating all engineering project activity related to tooling development within a plastic injection molding ...

Coordinate APQP, PPAP, tooling development, engineering changes, validation activities, and ... Manage program documentation, change control activities, budgets, timing, and customer deliverables.

Coordinate APQP, PPAP, tooling development, engineering changes, validation activities, and ... Manage program documentation, change control activities, budgets, timing, and customer deliverables.

Coordinate APQP, PPAP, tooling development, engineering changes, validation activities, and ... Manage program documentation, change control activities, budgets, timing, and customer deliverables.

Program Manager

Chesterfield, MI ยท On-site

$95K - $120K/yr

Aerospace Program Manager - Tooling & Manufacturing Salary: $95,000-$120,000/year Employment Type: Direct Hire Location: Onsite- Chesterfield, MI Position Overview We are seeking an experienced ...

Take your next step and support us as a PROGRAM MANAGER . DESCRIPTION * Develop and maintain ... Document deviations from production-intent tooling/materials that could affect test outcomes, in ...

Take your next step and support us as a PROGRAM MANAGER. DESCRIPTION * Develop and maintain ... Document deviations from production-intent tooling/materials that could affect test outcomes, in ...

Serves as the vendor's fully dedicated program manager, owning the detailed program plan, supplier ... Document deviations from production-intent tooling/materials that could affect test outcomes, in ...

Take your next step and support us as a PROGRAM MANAGER. DESCRIPTION * Develop and maintain ... Document deviations from production-intent tooling/materials that could affect test outcomes, in ...

Program Manager

Wixom, MI ยท On-site

$100K - $110K/yr

Assure program budget conformance to margin, tooling, capital, and development costs * Communicate program financial issues to the Account Manager for resolution with the customer * Chair regularly ...

Manage tooling suppliers including costing, tool designs, builds, trials and production sign off * After Launch support program through Engineering Changes * Prepare cost reduction proposals * Review ...

Manage tooling suppliers including costing, tool designs, builds, trials and production sign off * After Launch support program through Engineering Changes * Prepare cost reduction proposals * Review ...

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What is the difference between Tooling Program Manager vs Manufacturing Engineer?

AspectTooling Program ManagerManufacturing Engineer
CredentialsBachelor's in Engineering, PMP or similar certifications often preferredBachelor's or higher in Mechanical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering
Work EnvironmentProject management teams, cross-functional collaboration, overseeing tooling developmentShop floor, production lines, process optimization
Industry UsageManufacturing, automotive, aerospace, consumer goodsManufacturing, automotive, electronics, industrial sectors
Primary FocusManaging tooling projects, timelines, budgets, and vendor coordinationDesigning and improving manufacturing processes and equipment

The Tooling Program Manager primarily oversees tooling projects, ensuring timely delivery and budget adherence, while the Manufacturing Engineer focuses on process design and optimization on the production floor. Both roles are essential in manufacturing environments but differ in scope and responsibilities.

What cities in Michigan are hiring for Tooling Program Manager jobs?

Cities in Michigan with the most Tooling Program Manager job openings:

Infographic showing various Tooling Program Manager job openings in Michigan as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 89% Full Time, 7% Contract, and 4% Nights. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution.

Tooling Program Manager

Comstock Park, MI โ€ข On-site

Commercial Tool Group (CTG)
51 - 200 employees

Full-time

Re-posted 9 days ago


Job description

Are you looking for an opportunity to develop as a leader?

Do you thrive on working within timelines and budgets to ensure cost-saving measures maintained within customer and company standards?

Do you possess strong communication and negotiation skills?

Does a fast-paced, collaborative environment speak to you?

Do your values align with ours?

Have a Strong Commitment to the Team CTG Family

  • Treat everyone with respect; Build trust between team members; Selflessly support each other

Have an Unstoppable Ethos

  • We are unafraid; We are driven, hard-working, and dedicated to the mission; We embrace challenges

Live by the Golden Rule

  • Treat others how you want to be treated; Be kind, caring, and giving; Be thankful and give credit

Cultivate a Growth Mindset

  • Be curious and creative; Open to new ideas/willing to learn; Proactive

Keep a Balanced Perspective

  • Put in 100% at work, but we can put it down; We are humble and acknowledge our limits; We save time and energy for passions outside of work

If you answered YES to these questions, you may be just the individual we are looking for!

Commercial Tool & Die (CTD) is a family-owned and operated business with a rich history spanning 70+ years and located in Comstock Park, Michigan. We specialize in designing and building plastic injection molds, in-mold decorating, two-shot injection, low-pressure injection, co-injection, compression molds, and prototype molds. The company strives to remain at the forefront of customer service, employee relations, state-of-the-art equipment, and safety. We have been known to take on and build the impossible!

We are going strong and in need of Program Managers to support tooling!

A day in the life of a CTD Program Manager can look like:

  • Consistent communication with customers, designers, manufacturing resources, etc. to follow the life of a program.
  • Monitor and control program cost, schedule, performance, change control, and risk (technical, cost, schedule).
  • Develop program documents that satisfy stakeholder's requirements and expectations
  • Develop program management plans and direct execution
  • Perform integrated change control
  • Close or complete the program in a manner that satisfies stakeholder's needs and expectations
  • Facilitate and lead the creation of program definitions, budgets, work breakdowns, rough order estimates, program plans, communication plans and program schedules to determine scope of work.
  • Facilitate and/or conduct feasibility studies for programs and requests for proposals.

Strong candidates must possess:

  • Strong customer service
  • Exceptional communication both oral and written
  • The ability to thrive under pressure and in a fast-paced environment
  • Trouble-shooting and problem-solving skills
  • Assertiveness
  • 3-5+ years Program Management or related experience
  • Bachelor's degree or higher, preferred (Mechanical Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, Plastics, or related field)
  • Specific experience in plastic injection molding is strongly preferred