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Come Join the Toledo Tool & Die Team!

Located close to the Michigan/Ohio border, Toledo Tool and Die has diligently served the people of both of those great states since 1940. It was a company founded on one simple principle: to do the finest work possible for our clients and to deliver on every promise we make. Today Toledo Tool & Die has four facilities in the Toledo area and one in Pioneer, Ohio.

Toledo Tool & Die is adding an Engineering Manager to our team to support our continued growth.

This is a full-time position based in Maumee, Ohio. We offer competitive wages, growth opportunities, and a clean, safe work environment.

WHAT TOLEDO TOOL & DIE CAN OFFER YOU:

• Weekly pay
• 10 paid holidays
• Full benefits
• PTO
• 401(k)

WHAT MAKES YOU A GREAT FIT FOR THIS POSITION:

• Previous experience as an Engineering Manager 
• Strong work ethic
• Positive attitude
• Consistent attendance
• Willingness to learn
• Safety minded 

POSITION SUMMARY: 

The Engineering Manager is responsible for leading all manufacturing engineering and maintenance activities supporting stamping and assembly operations at the Maumee facility. This role provides technical leadership for process development, press commissioning, new program launches, automation, and continuous improvement while ensuring safe, capable, and cost-effective manufacturing processes.

The Engineering Manager plays a critical role in supporting coil-fed and blank-fed stamping operations, transfer press commissioning, equipment reliability and uptime, and integration of stamped components into downstream assembly processes.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: 

• Leads and mentors a team of manufacturing engineers, automation engineers, maintenance team, and technical staff supporting stamping and assembly operations.
• Lead, mentor, and develop manufacturing and process engineering staff, including performance management and resource planning.
• Oversee development, implementation, and continuous improvement of manufacturing processes, tooling, fixtures, and equipment.
• Partner with Operations, Quality, and Supply Chain to support production goals and resolve technical issues.
• Support new product launches, engineering changes, and capital projects from concept through production.
• Ensure engineering compliance with applicable safety, quality, and regulatory requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on productivity, cost reduction, scrap reduction, and process capability
• Review and approve engineering documentation, including process flows, work instructions, PFMEAs, control plans, and standard work.
• Supports and consults on projects involving the design, installation, and optimization of manufacturing systems, including stamping presses, assembly processes, and automation (e.g., ABB, FANUC, KUKA).
• Ensures manufacturing processes meet all applicable safety, quality, and regulatory requirements, including customer and industry standards.
• Utilizes KPIs to drive continuous improvement in efficiency, uptime, quality, and throughput using lean manufacturing principles.
• Collaborates with production, maintenance, and toolroom teams to troubleshoot and resolve manufacturing process issues across stamping and assembly operations.
• Manages budgets, timelines, and resources for capital equipment, tooling, and automation projects from concept through production readiness.
• Ensures all manufacturing systems, tooling, and equipment are maintained and upgraded in accordance with lifecycle and asset management plans.
• Develop, drive and support corporate and department activities towards achieving customer awards and Quality registrations (ex. IATF, ISO 14001,etc.).
• Follow all safety procedures and wear required PPE.
• Ability to take direction, coaching, and act positively to improve performance.
• Employee is responsible for ensuring all environmental practices are in line with job scope / position.  Examples include but not limited to: proper waste disposal practices, reporting of spills, non-compliance to permit, and addressing any improper practices. 
• Employee is responsible for ensuring all human resources, ethics, and labor policies and practices are carried out in accordance with company policy and as in line with the scope of the position. Examples include but are not limited to: respecting the human rights of all workers (prohibition of forced labor, no child labor, maintaining appropriate working hours, and non-discriminatory treatment of all workers), abiding by ethical standards such as zero tolerance for bribery, corruption, extortion, and embezzlement, maintaining appropriate working hours of employees along with ensuring compensation is paid to workers that complies with all applicable wage laws. 
• Assumes additional duties as assigned, which may fall outside the primary scope of the role.

ISO / ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (EMS) RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensure that the resources needed for the environmental management system are available.
• Communicate the importance of effective environmental management and of conforming to the environmental management system requirements.
• Ensure that the environmental management system achieves its intended outcomes.
• Direct and support persons to contribute to the effectiveness of the environmental management system. 

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, Electrical Engineering, or related field, with 5+ years of manufacturing engineering experience; or 10+ years of equivalent manufacturing experience in lieu of degree.
• 3–5 years of leadership experience managing engineering or technical teams.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and work effectively in cross-functional manufacturing environments.
• Knowledge of applicable safety standards (OSHA) and quality management systems (ISO 9001 / IATF 16949).
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, material behavior, and inspection methods applicable to stamping and assembly operations.

GENERAL SKILLS/EXPERIENCE:

• Strong project management and people leadership skills in a manufacturing environment.
• Clear, concise verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to influence across functions.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail in fast-paced production settings.
• Effective time-management skills with a proven ability to meet aggressive launch and production deadlines.
• Strong analytical and structured problem-solving skills, with a bias toward root cause and permanent corrective action.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to lead, coach, and collaborate across engineering, operations, quality, and maintenance teams.
• Ability to adapt quickly to changing production demands, launch conditions, and customer requirements.
• Ability to prioritize and delegate work effectively, balancing short-term production needs with long-term process robustness.

SOFTWARE/COMPUTER SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:

• Working knowledge of manufacturing automation and control systems, including PLC-based equipment and industrial automation.
• Experience with process programming, setup, and optimization for manufacturing equipment, including presses, assembly systems, and robotics.
• Familiarity with CAD tools, simulation software, and technical documentation used in manufacturing engineering.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) or equivalent productivity tools.
• Experience with, or the ability to quickly learn, quality and manufacturing systems (ERP, QMS, SPC, and data analysis tools).
• Ability to quickly learn new software platforms and data management systems to support manufacturing and reporting needs.