Senior Technical Manager – Automotive Tooling & Process

Workforce Staffing Ltd; Coventry; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive manufacturing firm in the Coventry area is seeking a Technical Manager to lead its Technical Department. This senior leadership role involves driving tooling and process development alongside engineering and production teams. The successful candidate will leverage their expertise in CAD/CAM and DFM principles to ensure quality outputs while managing complex technical challenges in a stable environment. A competitive salary and substantial influence on business performance are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Senior leadership role with influence

Opportunity to shape tooling strategy

Stable manufacturing environment

Qualifications

• Proven experience in an automotive or manufacturing fabrication environment.
• Strong CAD/CAM capability with in-depth knowledge of presswork, laser cutting, brake press, welding, and metal finishing.
• Excellent understanding of DFM principles, tooling development, and prototype maturation.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, manufacture, trial, and optimisation of tooling.
• Apply expert knowledge of MIG, TIG, and spot welding.
• Act as the primary technical escalation point for tooling and fabrication challenges.

Skills

Proven experience in an automotive or manufacturing fabrication environment

Strong CAD/CAM capability

Excellent understanding of DFM principles

Demonstrated leadership and project management skills

Strong knowledge of HSE standards in manufacturing

Tools

Advanced CAD/CAM software

Job description

A leading automotive manufacturing firm in the Coventry area is seeking a Technical Manager to lead its Technical Department. This senior leadership role involves driving tooling and process development alongside engineering and production teams. The successful candidate will leverage their expertise in CAD/CAM and DFM principles to ensure quality outputs while managing complex technical challenges in a stable environment. A competitive salary and substantial influence on business performance are offered.