Molding/Stamping Manufacturing Engineering Manager
On-site · Painesville, Ohio, United States
Job Summary
Lead and develop Meritec's in-house Tool Room and toolmaking staff; oversee tooling for our Arburg (14–28 ton) and Milacron/Arburg (33–110 ton) machines and high speed stamping equipment; drive automation, process optimization, and team development to achieve world-class manufacturing performance. Oversee tooling and equipment sourcing to meet cost, technology, and lead-time goals; ensure tight-tolerance production (±0.001” typical, ±0.0005” critical); collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance manufacturability and quality. Essential responsibilities include leading and mentoring process and stamping engineers, implementing molding, automation, and material reprocessing to reduce waste, and ensuring tooling effectiveness and maintenance. The role requires US citizenship or permanent residency per ITAR, and willingness to engage in training opportunities as needed. Also requires demonstrated leadership in tool room management, mold tooling optimization, and proficiency with Arburg and Milacron equipment, SolidWorks, and mold flow analysis, along with Six Sigma process engineering knowledge for continuous improvement.
Required Qualifications
- BS in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Chemical Engineering (or equivalent) required
- 5+ years in injection molding; connector or precision-component experience preferred
- Working knowledge with SolidWorks and mold flow analysis software
- Proven leadership, troubleshooting, and automation experience
- In depth knowledge of injection molding and stamping tools
- Previous experience successfully managing a tool room
- Understanding of tooling manufacturing, methods, and equipment
- Previous in depth experience of tooling specification and sourcing
- Proven effectiveness as the lead technical expert in molding issues
- Working knowledge in programming and operating Arburg and Milacron injection molding machines
- Deep understanding of high-precision molding and materials (LCP)
- Successful implementation of automation, reprocessing, and tooling optimization initiatives
- Knowledge of process engineering methodologies, including Six Sigma principles
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills across technical and management teams
- Ability to balance immediate impact with long-term development
- Ability to meet ITAR requirements of US citizenship or permanent US residency
- Openness to training opportunities as needed
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