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Tooling and Manufacturing Engineering Manager

TriMas Corp.

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Clinton Township, MI
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Job Description

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Job Overview:

Job Summary:

The Manufacturing Engineering Manager is responsible for leading and supporting all engineering activities, including tooling, automation, project management, and injection molding processes. This role focuses on analyzing and optimizing current production operations, evaluating project and process improvement initiatives, and providing hands-on support throughout the full manufacturing lifecycle. The Manufacturing Engineering Manager drives the execution of efficient, cost-effective manufacturing methods and processes, from initial planning through final implementation, ensuring high-quality, scalable production.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead Tooling team to achieve Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) objectives and project deliverables
  • Lead with the Operations Manager to develop tooling and manufacturing processes, techniques, and equipment utilization to improve productivity overall
  • Perform as engineering technical liaison to customers on all related program activity.
  • Track mold builds and engineering changes on both new and existing projects.
  • Reduce tool build bounce-backs, increase first-off trial success – working closely with process engineers
  • Adherence to ISO 13485 procedures.
  • Assist in quality CAPAs and Validations.
  • Utilized continuous improvement, lean and six sigma tools to reach OEE standards.

This role is required to be on-site 5 days at the Clinton Township, MI location.