Automotive Engineering Manager — Tooling & CI

Venteon; Columbus Grove (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Venteon is seeking an Engineering Manager in the Lima, Ohio area to lead a team of process, tool room and industrial engineers. The role requires deep expertise in metal stamping and tool and die, with strong leadership and a track record in automotive manufacturing environments.

The candidate will direct tooling programs, drive continuous improvements, and coordinate cross-functional engineering activities with customers, corporate, and plant teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Journeyman's Card in Tool and Die preferred.
• Previous Engineering Management experience with an Automotive Supplier is required.
• Metal Stamping and Tool and Die expertise is required.
• Strong verbal and written communication; managerial and supervisory abilities.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and direct the efforts of process engineers, tool room and industrial engineers.
• Oversee tooling programs to meet customer quality and quantity targets.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives and interface with customers, corporate, and plant engineering.
• Develop and train qualified team members to achieve technical goals.
• Ensure OSHA, ergonomics and safety standards are followed in all activities.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Managerial skills

Supervisory skills

Engineering management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Journeyman's Card in Tool and Die

Job description

Venteon is seeking an Engineering Manager in the Lima, Ohio area to lead a team of process, tool room and industrial engineers. The role requires deep expertise in metal stamping and tool and die, with strong leadership and a track record in automotive manufacturing environments.

The candidate will direct tooling programs, drive continuous improvements, and coordinate cross-functional engineering activities with customers, corporate, and plant teams.