Engineering Manager - NPD, Tooling & Manufacturing
Talently
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Job summary
Talently in Clifton, New Jersey is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead new product development, tooling, and manufacturing readiness across the full product lifecycle. You will guide cross-functional teams, manage the Tool Room, and drive process excellence in a high-precision plastics and metal/ceramics environment.
The role requires hands-on leadership, strong knowledge of molding technologies, GD&T, PPAP, and MIM/CNC processes, with a focus on delivering robust, production-ready solutions
Qualifications
- 7+ years of experience in injection molding, MIM, or CNC manufacturing.
- Full lifecycle product development from concept to production launch.
- Tooling development, mold design, GD&T, DFM, and FMEA expertise.
- Hands-on process validation, PPAP, and manufacturing handoff documentation.
- Leadership of Tool Room operations and multidisciplinary project teams.
- Proficiency with CAD software, ERP systems, and project tracking tools.
- Knowledge of ISO9001 and ITAR compliance.
Responsibilities
- Lead the full project lifecycle from award through engineering, tooling, validation, and manufacturing handoff.
- Provide operational oversight of the internal Tool Room, managing capacity, safety, quality, and schedule performance.
- Own technical execution for injection molding, MIM, CNC machining, automation, and process validation.
- Develop and maintain Bills of Material, process parameters, and handoff packages to ensure seamless transition to production.
- Direct and mentor Project Management resources, setting priorities, performance expectations, and accountability.
- Collaborate with Sales, Business Development, and customers on quoting, scope definition, and technical reviews.
- Drive continuous improvement, cost reduction, and risk mitigation while maintaining ISO9001 and ITAR compliance.
Skills
Tools
Job description
Talently in Clifton, New Jersey is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead new product development, tooling, and manufacturing readiness across the full product lifecycle. You will guide cross-functional teams, manage the Tool Room, and drive process excellence in a high-precision plastics and metal/ceramics environment.
The role requires hands-on leadership, strong knowledge of molding technologies, GD&T, PPAP, and MIM/CNC processes, with a focus on delivering robust, production-ready solutions
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