Engineering Manager, Automation & Joining Systems

Toledo-Tool-&-Die-Compan; Toledo (OH); On-site; USD 145,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

10 paid holidays

Paid Time Off

401k

Full benefits (medical, dental, vision

Job summary

Toledo Tool & Die seeks an Engineering Manager to lead the joining and automation engineering team in a manufacturing setting. You will drive design, installation, and continuous improvement of joining systems, ensuring safety, quality, and cross-functional collaboration.

You will mentor engineers, manage budgets, and ensure lifecycle planning for equipment upgrades, aiming to achieve industry certifications and cost efficiencies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Weld Engineering and 5 years of experience OR 10 years of experience in joining/manufacturing.
• 3–5 years of leadership experience.
• Knowledge of safety standards (OSHA) and ISO 9001/TS 16949 compliance.
• Strong understanding of metallurgy and join inspection techniques (e.g., visual, ultrasonic, destructive testing).

Responsibilities

• Leads and mentors a team of joining and automation engineers and maintenance team.
• Supports/Consults on projects involving the design, installation, and optimization of joining systems (e.g., ABB, FANUC, KUKA, APQP, FMEA).
• Ensures joining processes meet all relevant codes (e.g., AWS D1.1) and quality standards.
• Utilizes KPIs to drive continuous improvement in efficiency, uptime, and joining quality using lean manufacturing principles.
• Collaborates with production and maintenance teams to troubleshoot and resolve joining issues.
• Manages budgets of production ready equipment, timelines, and resources for automation projects.
• Ensures all systems are maintained and upgraded according to lifecycle plans.
• Develop, drive and support corporate and department activities towards achieving customer awards and Quality registrations (ex. IATF, ISO 14001,etc.)

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional teamwork

Safety standards

Metallurgy knowledge

Join inspection techniques

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Weld Engineering

5 years of experience in joining/manufacturing

Tools

PLCs & automation systems

CAD tools

Simulation software

Job description

Toledo Tool & Die seeks an Engineering Manager to lead the joining and automation engineering team in a manufacturing setting. You will drive design, installation, and continuous improvement of joining systems, ensuring safety, quality, and cross-functional collaboration.

You will mentor engineers, manage budgets, and ensure lifecycle planning for equipment upgrades, aiming to achieve industry certifications and cost efficiencies.