Engineering Technical Manager

Molding is your craft, leadership is your calling, and this is your shot to run the show: take the reins of an entire engineering and maintenance team, launch next-gen automotive programs, and turn a great plant into an unstoppable one! This Jobot Job is hosted by: Brendan Thomas Are you a fit? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Quick Apply" button and sending us your resume. Salary: $115,000 - $145,000 per year A bit about us: Are you the engineer everyone calls when the press goes down, the scrap rate climbs, or a new program needs to launch flawlessly? We're looking for a hands-on technical leader to own engineering and maintenance at a growing automotive components plant, and to build the team that keeps it running at its best. This isn't a desk job or a caretaker role. You'll shape how our plant runs: driving process improvements, leading root-cause investigations, launching new customer programs, and developing a talented team of engineers and technicians. If you love the mix of molding, tooling, data, and people leadership, this is your seat. Why join us? Key Perks: Competitive salary Relocation assistance available Fortune 500-level health/medical/dental/vision 401(K) + match 3 weeks PTO + 14 paid holidays + option to purchase up to 6 weeks of additional vacation time Short, Long-Term and Life Insurance HSA+ FSA Employee Assistance Program + paid family leave Wellness programs! Discounts from preferred vendors Well-being Resources Professional training Opportunity for career advancement, working as part of an empowering workforce Warm & welcoming culture & much more! Job Details What You'll Do Lead technical excellence. Be the go-to expert for manufacturing processes, equipment performance, and tough technical problems. Dig into production and quality data to find opportunities, then make them real. Launch what's next. Guide new product launches, engineering changes, and equipment installations from start to steady-state production. Build a winning team. Recruit, coach, and develop salaried and hourly engineering and maintenance staff. Set clear goals, grow future leaders, and create a culture of ownership. Drive continuous improvement. Champion cost, scrap, and efficiency wins using structured problem-solving, and bring best practices that move plant performance forward. Own quality and safety. Keep us audit-ready and compliant with customer and quality standards, lead corrective actions, and set the tone for a strong safety culture on the floor. Manage resources strategically. Run the departmental budget, shape capital planning, and lead equipment and tooling investments. Be the technical voice of the plant. Present KPIs to leadership, host customer and supplier technical reviews, and partner with product engineering on design and manufacturability. What You Bring Bachelor's degree in Engineering, or an equivalent mix of education and experience 2+ years of plastic injection molding experience 2+ years of tooling experience Valid driver's license and passport (occasional travel may be required) Bonus points for: Master Molder certification CAD and Moldflow experience Background in automotive fluid connector or quick-connect component manufacturing Why You'll Love It Real ownership and visible impact on plant performance A leadership role with direct influence on people, process, and capital decisions Cross-functional exposure to production, quality, supply chain, and customers Competitive salary and benefits add specifics if you can share them The Work Environment This role splits time between the plant floor, office, and lab. Expect a manufacturing setting with heat, cold, moisture, and fumes, with standard PPE (hearing protection, eye protection, and safety shoes as needed). 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