Molding & Stamping Manufacturing Engineering Lead

Meritec; Painesville (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) matching

Paid vacation and holidays

Life insurance

Job summary

Meritec in Painesville, Ohio seeks a Molding Manufacturing Engineering Manager to lead tooling, molding, and stamping operations. The role focuses on automation, process optimization, and building a high-performance team for world-class manufacturing results.

Responsibilities include directing in-house tool rooms, mentoring engineers, and overseeing tooling sourcing while maintaining tight tolerances and high-quality output. Success requires deep molding knowledge and leadership skills.

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical/Manufacturing/ Chemical Engineering (or equivalent).
• 5+ years in injection molding; connector or precision-component experience preferred.
• SolidWorks and mold flow analysis software experience required.
• Proven leadership, troubleshooting, and automation experience.
• Experience with Arburg and Milacron injection molding machines.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop Meritec's in-house Tool Room and toolmaking staff.
• Mentor process and stamping engineers in high-precision molding operations.
• Implement molding, automation, and material reprocessing to reduce waste.
• Oversee tooling and equipment sourcing to meet cost, technology, and lead-time goals.
• Ensure tight-tolerance production (±0.001” typical, ±0.0005” critical).
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance manufacturability and quality.

Skills

Leadership

Six Sigma

Automation

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Education

BS in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Mold flow analysis

Arburg

Milacron

Job description

Meritec in Painesville, Ohio seeks a Molding Manufacturing Engineering Manager to lead tooling, molding, and stamping operations. The role focuses on automation, process optimization, and building a high-performance team for world-class manufacturing results.

Responsibilities include directing in-house tool rooms, mentoring engineers, and overseeing tooling sourcing while maintaining tight tolerances and high-quality output. Success requires deep molding knowledge and leadership skills.