Lead Assembly Tooling & Automation Manager

Gestamp; Union (SC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Gestamp seeks an Assembly Tooling Manager to lead tooling strategy and automation for next-generation vehicle production. You will oversee tooling, robotics, and manufacturing engineering teams, driving innovation in assembly processes, ergonomics, quality, and operational excellence.

You will guide capital projects, manage budgets and suppliers, and partner with operations to improve safety, productivity, and cost. Automotive experience is highly preferred.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of tooling, manufacturing engineering, or assembly operations experience.
• 3+ years of leadership experience managing technical teams.
• Strong background in tooling design, automation, robotics, and assembly manufacturing.
• Experience in automotive manufacturing strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of assembly tooling, fixtures, jigs, and automation systems.
• Manage teams of Methodics Engineers, Robotics Engineers, and technicians.
• Drive advanced manufacturing initiatives including robotics, vision systems, and Industry 4.0 technologies.
• Support new product launches by ensuring tooling and automation systems are ready for production.
• Partner with operations, quality, engineering, and suppliers to improve safety, productivity, quality, and cost performance.
• Lead tooling-related capital projects, budgets, timelines, and supplier relationships.

Skills

Tooling design

Automation

Robotics

Team leadership

Lean manufacturing

PFMEA

GD&T

Continuous improvement

Industrial engineering

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering

Tools

Vision systems

Job description

Gestamp seeks an Assembly Tooling Manager to lead tooling strategy and automation for next-generation vehicle production. You will oversee tooling, robotics, and manufacturing engineering teams, driving innovation in assembly processes, ergonomics, quality, and operational excellence.

You will guide capital projects, manage budgets and suppliers, and partner with operations to improve safety, productivity, and cost. Automotive experience is highly preferred.