Tool Room Team Leader - Manufacturing

Eaton Worksop

Eaton Worksop is part of Eaton’s Industrial Control and Protection Division (ICPD) within the Electrical Sector across EMEA. Established in 1975 as a purpose‑built facility, the site specialises in the manufacture of Rotary Cam Switches and Switch‑Disconnectors for the global market. With a strong Continuous Improvement culture and a highly skilled workforce, the Worksop plant delivers fast, flexible and reliable service. Its core capabilities allow for complete on‑site production of switchgear, ensuring high‑quality products that meet customer needs efficiently and cost‑effectively.

What you’ll do:

To lead, coach and mentor the Toolroom team to deliver an efficient service; primarily focusing on new tooling process for new product developments and coordination of end of life tool replacements.    

• Focus on developing knowledge and cross functional skills of the team through coaching and mentoring to cover mould tools, press tools (inc. in die rivet insertion), machining, EDM and bench fitting.
• Collaborate with Supervisors to plan and prioritize daily work schedules.
• Develop and implement tooling TPM program to drive down 'Waiting Toolroom time' for mould and press shop.
• Support Engineering team to develop new products providing expert knowledge on tooling design identifying potential processing/manufacturing issues with design concepts.
• Drive Press Shop strategy to move from riveted to welded contacts and the associated tooling and machinery required.
• Utilise CAD/Inventor skills to draw up tooling modifications when tools are broken and require major repairs.
• Lead internal replacement tooling program adhering to all internal CAPEX processes.
      

Qualifications:

• Higher National Diploma (HND) in Toolmaking/Engineering or equivalent 
• 5+ years in a manufacturing supervisory role 

Skills:

•    Specialised knowledge of Mould and Press tools and process
•    Design knowledge of mould,/ press tools, jigs and fixtures
•    Comprehensive knowledge of CAD, 3D CAD, spark eroding, wire eroding, CNC milling and all toolroom operations
•    Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing tools and techniques.
•    Strong understanding of manufacturing technologies and processes"
• Leadership including coaching and change management 
• Analytical thinking
• Ethical mind set at all times
• Interpersonal and influencing skills, ability to coordinate
• Organizational skills, ability to multi-task and problem solve 
• Excellent verbal and written communication 
• Understanding of Microsoft Office packages 
• Strong ability to plan and execute own work initiatives 
• Strong presentation skills"

What We Offer

Competitive compensation and benefits package

Challenging projects in dynamic collaborative team

We make your aspirations matter – Eaton encourages internal promotion, whenever possible

We make your growth matter - We invest in our employees for the long term – not just with salary and benefits, but with ongoing learning and development opportunities made available through Eaton University.

We make your contributions matter - reliability, safety, efficiency, and sustainability are at the core of our dedication to improving people’s lives and the environment through power management technologies.

We make your wellbeing matter – We put your health and safety first. Wellness at Eaton is more than a program, it’s about changing the environment by offering the right tools to help empower employees to make that happen.