Assistant Manager-Die Shop2026.10

Nanshan America AAT LLC; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Nanshan America AAT LLC is seeking an Assistant Die Shop Manager to provide technical expertise for developing die shop employees and leading the die correction team in a aluminum extrusion facility in the United States.

The role supports the Die Shop Manager, evaluates prospective capabilities, and drives KPIs related to die reliability, safety, quality, delivery, and cost through leadership and process improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field required.
• 5–10 years of aluminum extrusion tool and die experience.
• Proficient in MS Office and CAD experience.
• EPICS MRP system experience preferred.
• ISO manufacturing environment experience.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• 2–3 years leading and coaching teams.

Responsibilities

• Review new product tooling designs for feasibility and manufacturability issues.
• Work with New Product Launch and Extrusion staff to ensure procurement of appropriate dies.
• Source tooling suppliers for new tooling programs and for the repair of existing tools.
• Conducts and manages testing and trials of new dies to ensure quality product.
• Lead die shop staff and supervise the work of die correctors.
• Identify opportunities for improvement of dies.
• Conduct training of associates to facilitate career path and growth.
• Works directly with team members and monitors project completion.
• Trains team members on safety, quality, delivery, and cost.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Multi-tasking

Quality focus

ISO experience

Lean principles

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

CAD

MS Office

EPICS MRP

Job description

Overview

The Assistant Die Shop Manager provides professional technical expertise for the development of Die Shop employees, assists the Die Shop Manager in evaluation of prospective business capabilities, and leads the die correction team to reach the required Die Reliability KPIs. The Assistant Die Shop Manager will provide guidance, support and follow the direction of the Manager in the following responsibilities of an Aluminum Extrusion manufacturing facility.

Job Responsibilities

• Reviewing new product tooling designs for feasibility and manufacturability issues.
• Works with New Product Launch and Extrusion staff to ensure procurement of appropriate dies.
• Sourcing tooling suppliers for new tooling programs and for the repair of existing tools.
• Conducts and manages testing and trials of new dies to ensure quality product.
• Leads die shop staff and supervises the work of die correctors.
• Identifying and implementing opportunities for improvement of dies.
• Conducts training of associates to facilitate career path and growth.
• Works directly with team members and monitors project completion.
• Trains team members on safety, quality, delivery, and cost.
• Performs other required tasks as assigned.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree (or combination of work experience and education) in an Engineering or related field.
• 5-10 years aluminum extrusion tool & die experience required.
• Proficient in the use of MS Office programs and CAD experience required.
• Knowledge of EPICS MRP system preferred (proprietary to aluminum extrusion industry).
• Excellent organizational skills with a strong ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated high level of accuracy and precision in aluminum tool and die work.
• Prior experience working in a highly organized, ISO Certified manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of 5S and Lean Manufacturing principles.
• At least 2-3 years’ experience leading, coaching and directing teams, as demonstrated through positions of progressive supervisory responsibilities.
• Excellent oral and written communication and people skills.