General Duties and Responsibilities - Lead and manage the Engineering and Program Management teams. - Direct engineering activities, quoting, cost estimating, and manufacturing feasibility reviews. - Develop manufacturing processes and production plans for new product launches. - Provide technical leadership for progressive die design, strip development, and tooling processes. - Review customer drawings, specifications, and engineering changes to ensure manufacturability. - Develop capacity plans and support equipment and tooling requirements. - Serve as the primary engineering contact for customers throughout program development and launch. - Collaborate with Purchasing, Quality, Production, Maintenance, and Sales to achieve project objectives. - Maintain engineering documentation, drawings, revisions, and document control. - Drive continuous improvement in safety, quality, productivity, delivery, and cost. - Ensure compliance with applicable IATF 16949, ISO 14001, customer-specific, and company quality and environmental management system requirements. - Perform other duties as assigned. #### Job Specific Duties and Responsibilities - Lead customer quote and preproduction reviews and engineering feasibility assessments. - Develop manufacturing cost estimates, tooling concepts, and production methods. - Design strip layouts and create progressive die strip progression using Visi software. - Review die designs to ensure manufacturability, efficiency, and production capability. - Interpret customer 2D and 3D CAD models, GD&T, and engineering specifications. - Identify manufacturing risks and recommend design or process improvements. - Develop and maintain engineering change documentation and revision control. - Coordinate tooling procurement, supplier support, and engineering activities with Purchasing. - Support Quality in the development of APQP, PFMEA, Control Plans, and PPAP documentation. - Maintain engineering records and customer documentation in accordance with company procedures. - Maintain accurate engineering records and customer documentation. #### Qualifications and Education Requirements - Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field preferred; or equivalent work experience. - Minimum of 7 years of engineering experience in metal stamping manufacturing. - Minimum of 3 years of engineering leadership or management experience preferred. - Strong knowledge of progressive stamping die design, strip layout development, and manufacturing processes. Proficiency with Visi design software. - Experience managing programs from quotation through production launch. - Knowledge of APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, Control Plans, and IATF 16949 requirements preferred. - Automotive manufacturing experience preferred. - Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. - Proficient in interpreting 2D and 3D CAD drawings and engineering specifications. - Ability to lift up to 30 pounds. Pay: $110,000.00 - $130,000.00 per year #### Benefits: 401(k) Bereavement leave Dental insurance Disability insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid holidays Paid time off Vision insurance Application Question: Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status? Willingness to travel: 25% (Preferred)