Engineer - Manufacturing Process

Manufacturing Engineering Manager – Cleveland, Ohio Relocation assistance available Products are: high-performance electrical and electronic interconnects

The Manufacturing Engineering Manager candidate will lead and advance mold/stamping tool procurement, manufacturing, maintenance, and repair operations. The successful candidate will oversee tooling for our Vertical Arburg (14–28 ton) and Horizontal Milacron/Arburg (33–110 ton) machines, as well as high-speed stamping equipment, and drive automation, process optimization, and team development to achieve world‑class manufacturing performance.

• Lead and develop in‑house Tool Room and toolmaking staff.
• Lead and mentor process and stamping engineers in high‑precision molding operations.
• Implement molding, automation, and material reprocessing to reduce waste.
• 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.

• BS in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Chemical Engineering (or equivalent) required.
• 5+ years in injection molding; connector or precision‑component experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of the application of Solid Works 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.
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• 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.
• ITAR requirements: US citizenship or permanent US residency.