Molding/Stamping Manufacturing Engineering Manager

Ohio Associated Enterprises LLC • Painesville, OH

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Meritec is seeking a talented Molding Manufacturing Engineering Manager to lead and advance our mold/stamping tool procurement, manufacturing, maintenance, and repair operations at our Painesville, Ohio facility. This role will oversee tooling for Vertical Arburg (14–28 ton) and Horizontal Milacron/Arburg (33–110 ton) machines and high-speed stamping equipment. The successful candidate will drive automation, process optimization, and team development to achieve world-class manufacturing performance, contributing to Meritec's position as a leader in interconnect technology.

Requirements

• BS in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Chemical Engineering (or equivalent) required.
• 5+ years in injection molding; connector or precision-component experience preferred.
• Working knowledge with the application of SolidWorks and mold flow analysis software.
• Proven leadership, troubleshooting, and automation experience.
• In depth knowledge of injection molding and stamping tools.
• Previous experience successfully managing a tool room.
• Understanding of tooling manufacturing, methods, and equipment.
• Previous in depth experience of tooling specification and sourcing.
• Proven effectiveness as the lead technical expert in molding issues.
• Working knowledge in programming and operating Arburg and Milacron injection molding machines.
• Deep understanding of high-precision molding and materials (LCP).
• Successful implementation of automation, reprocessing, and tooling optimization initiatives.
• Knowledge of process engineering methodologies, including Six Sigma principles.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills across technical and management teams.
• Ability to balance immediate impact with long-term development.
• Ability to meet ITAR requirements of US citizenship or permanent US residency.
• Openness to training opportunities as needed.

Nice To Haves

• Connector or precision-component experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop Meritec's in-house Tool Room and toolmaking staff.
• Lead and mentor process and stamping engineers in high-precision molding operations.
• Implement molding, automation, and material reprocessing to reduce waste.
• Oversee tooling and equipment sourcing to meet cost, technology, and lead-time goals.
• Ensure tight-tolerance production (±0.001” typical, ±0.0005” critical).
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance manufacturability and quality.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Healthcare benefits
• Fully paid life insurance
• Company Paid Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Health Savings Account with company contribution
• 401(k) employer match
• Paid Vacation and Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Growth and Development Opportunities
• Positive culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager