Technical Manager
Listed on 2026-02-16
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Engineering
Manufacturing Engineer, Quality Engineering -
Manufacturing / Production
Manufacturing Engineer, Quality Engineering
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About the OpportunityWe’re partnered with a high‑volume automotive manufacturing plant producing complex injection‑molded interior components for major vehicle programs. This is a large, multi‑shift operation with extensive press capacity and an established customer base across Tier 1 and Tier 2 channels.
The Technical Manager role is open due to an immediate leadership need and offers broad ownership across engineering, processing, tooling, and maintenance. It’s a strong fit for a hands‑on technical leader who enjoys driving process improvement, developing teams, and stabilizing performance in a fast‑paced production environment.
What You’ll Do- Lead technical functions across process engineering, manufacturing engineering, tooling, and maintenance.
- Drive continuous improvement in cycle time, scrap, quality, and material usage.
- Support new product launches and ensure tooling and processes are production ready.
- Partner with production and quality to resolve technical and process issues.
- Guide capital and process improvement planning.
- Develop and mentor technical staff through coaching and accountability.
- Reinforce daily safety and performance standards on the floor.
- A hands‑on technical leader with strong injection molding experience.
- Solutions‑driven with solid mechanical and process problem‑solving skills.
- Comfortable leading multiple technical teams in a production setting.
- Direct, practical communicator who builds trust and follow‑through.
- Motivated by operational improvement and team development.
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or similar (or equivalent experience).
- 7–10+ years leading engineering and maintenance in manufacturing.
- 5+ years in automotive manufacturing.
- 3–5+ years in injection molding and scientific molding concepts.
- Experience leading manufacturing engineering teams.
- Six Sigma Green or Black Belt preferred.
- Background with vacuum forming and foam‑in‑place processes is a plus.
- Strong problem‑solving and decision‑making ability.
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