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Ford Motor · Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa

# Toolroom Manager

Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa On-site Manager or lead Marketing 

Listed on Ford Motor’s official careers site. Posted April 13, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there.
[Apply on Ford Motor’s careers site →](https://efds.fa.em5.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1/job/62169)

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## Job description

Responsible for the lifecycle management of stamping assets, toolroom operational excellence, and the technical development of the engineering team. Drive long-term dimensional stability and optimize tool maintenance strategies to maximize Strokes Per Minute (SPM) and minimize downtime

## Responsibilities

### Strategic Leadership & Management

Lead the Tool & Die ME team in the development and execution of robust maintenance and engineering standards. Mentor and develop a high-performing team of engineers and technicians.

### Tooling Lifecycle & Performance

Oversee the preventative and predictive maintenance programs for all die sets. Ensure tool reliability to meet production volume requirements.

### Dimensional Integrity

Drive root-cause analysis for complex dimensional issues. Collaborate with Quality and Production teams to ensure final panels meet strict CP/CPK requirements.

### Safety & Compliance

Ensure all toolroom activities and die modifications adhere to OHSAS and Ford’s safety standards.

### Continuous Improvement

Implement Lean Manufacturing principles within the toolroom to reduce changeover times and improve die repair efficiency.

### Technical Problem Solving

Act as the final technical authority on complex tooling issues affecting exterior panels. Lead root-cause analysis for surface quality trends identified in the Quality Loop (QLS).

### Asset & Standards Management

Maintain the integrity of checking fixtures and die standards. Ensure all toolroom and metrology activities comply with Ford’s Quality Operating System (QOS) and 5S standards.

### Financial Management

Control departmental budgets (OPEX), focusing on specialized tooling consumables and metrology equipment calibration/upgrades.

## Qualifications

### Skills

Skin Panel Expertise (Mandatory): Expert knowledge of Class A surface requirements, die spotting, and hand-finishing techniques for exterior panels.

### Technical Mastery

Deep understanding of draw-die development, spring-back compensation, and material behavior in stampings.

### Metrology Proficiency

Advanced ability to interpret GOM/3D scanning data and CMM reports to drive tooling adjustments.

### Leadership

Proven ability to manage a large workforce of skilled tradespeople.

### Analytical Thinking

Ability to bridge the gap between digital measurement data and physical toolroom intervention.

### Education

Education: National Diploma or Degree in Mechanical Engineering + Tool & Die Making Trade.

### Experience

Minimum 10 years in Automotive Stamping, with a mandatory minimum of 5 years focused specifically on Skin Panel/Class A surface production.

### Management Experience

Proven track record of managing large technical teams (20+ people) within a high-volume toolroom or manufacturing engineering environment.

## At a glance
- Posted by the employer: Apr 13, 2026
- First seen by OpenNash: Jul 10, 2026
- Last checked: Oct 18, 2026
- Listed for: 188 days
- Location: Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa
- Work arrangement: On-site[Apply on Ford Motor’s careers site →](https://efds.fa.em5.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1/job/62169)

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