About this opportunity
Contract Professionals, Inc. lists this Molding Manufacturing Engineering Manager opportunity in painesville, Ohio. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
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.
Location: Greater Cleveland Area, OH (Onsite) Employment Type: Full-Time | Direct Hire Compensation: $115, 000–$130, 000 annually, based on experience
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Chemical Engineering, or equivalent 5+ years of injection molding experience, preferably involving connectors or precision components
Previous experience managing a tool room and leading toolmaking personnel
Strong knowledge of injection molding and stamping tools, including tooling manufacturing, maintenance, and repair
Experience specifying, sourcing, and procuring tooling and manufacturing equipment
Working knowledge of Arburg and Milacron injection molding machines, including programming and operation
Experience with high-precision molding processes and materials, including liquid crystal polymers (LCP)
Working knowledge of SolidWorks and mold flow analysis software
Proven experience troubleshooting molding processes and resolving technical manufacturing issues
Experience implementing automation, material reprocessing, and tooling optimization initiatives
Knowledge of process engineering methodologies, including Six Sigma principles
Strong leadership, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills
Must meet ITAR requirements (U.S. Citizen or permanent resident)
Responsibilities
Lead and develop the in-house tool room and toolmaking team
Provide technical leadership to molding process engineers and stamping engineers
Oversee tooling procurement, manufacturing, maintenance, and repair operations
Support precision molding operations utilizing vertical Arburg and horizontal Arburg/Milacron injection molding equipment
Oversee tooling and processes supporting high-speed stamping equipment
Maintain tight-tolerance manufacturing standards, including tolerances as precise as ±0.0005 inches
Identify and implement improvements in molding processes, automation, and material reprocessing to reduce waste
Manage tooling and equipment sourcing to meet cost, performance, and lead-time requirements
Troubleshoot complex molding and tooling issues to support production quality and efficiency
Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams to improve manufacturability and product performance
Mentor technical personnel and support ongoing team development
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Worksite address
painesville, OH, 44077, US
Who can apply
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