Manufacturing Engineering Manager

We are seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineering Manager to lead precision injection molding, stamping, and tooling operations for an established manufacturing company in Northeast Ohio.This position will oversee tool room operations, support high-precision manufacturing processes, and lead engineering and toolmaking teams. The ideal candidate will bring strong technical expertise in injection molding, tooling, process optimization, and manufacturing leadership.

Below covers everything you need to know about what this opportunity entails, as well as what is expected from applicants.
Location: Greater Cleveland Area, OH (Onsite)Employment Type: Full-Time | Direct HireCompensation: $115,000–$130,000 annually, based on experienceQualificationsBachelor's degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Chemical Engineering, or equivalent5+ years of injection molding experience, preferably involving connectors or precision componentsPrevious experience managing a tool room and leading toolmaking personnelStrong knowledge of injection molding and stamping tools, including tooling manufacturing, maintenance, and repairExperience specifying, sourcing, and procuring tooling and manufacturing equipmentWorking knowledge of Arburg and Milacron injection molding machines, including programming and operationExperience with high-precision molding processes and materials, including liquid crystal polymers (LCP)Working knowledge of SolidWorks and mold flow analysis softwareProven experience troubleshooting molding processes and resolving technical manufacturing issuesExperience implementing automation, material reprocessing, and tooling optimization initiativesKnowledge of process engineering methodologies, including Six Sigma principlesStrong leadership, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skillsMust meet ITAR requirements (U.S. citizen or permanent resident)ResponsibilitiesLead and develop the in-house tool room and toolmaking teamProvide technical leadership to molding process engineers and stamping engineersOversee tooling procurement, manufacturing, maintenance, and repair operationsSupport precision molding operations utilizing vertical Arburg and horizontal Arburg/Milacron injection molding equipmentOversee tooling and processes supporting high-speed stamping equipmentMaintain tight-tolerance manufacturing standards, including tolerances as precise as ±0.0005 inchesIdentify and implement improvements in molding processes, automation, and material reprocessing to reduce wasteManage tooling and equipment sourcing to meet cost, performance, and lead-time requirementsTroubleshoot complex molding and tooling issues to support production quality and efficiencyCollaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams to improve manufacturability and product performanceMentor technical personnel and support ongoing team development
NO SUBCONTRACT REQUIREMENT:No third-party applicants will be considered. xzbcwsv If you are a third-party contracting company, please do not respond to this position.