Senior Manager, Engineering (Die Head & Tooling)

Milacron; Batavia Township (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Milacron in Batavia, OH is seeking a Senior Engineering Manager for Extrusion tooling. You will own die head design, tooling performance, and new product development, leading engineering teams across the U.S. and India to deliver cost-effective extrusion solutions.

The role requires 8+ years in engineering with leadership, a mechanical/ manufacturing background, and strong problem‑solving skills. Collaboration with sales, operations, and management is essential to optimize quality and costs.

Qualifications

• 8+ years engineering experience with demonstrated leadership responsibility.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering.
• Strong experience with plastic extrusion processing, extrusion machinery, and die head/tooling design.
• Working knowledge of polymer behavior, melt flow, and extrusion performance.
• Experience supporting full product development lifecycle, including new product development and sustaining engineering.
• Strong problem-solving skills with experience in structured methods (root cause analysis, 8D, etc.).
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and communicate effectively with customers and internal stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall technical ownership of extrusion tooling product lines, including die head design, tooling components, and system performance.
• Lead and direct engineering teams across the U.S. and India, setting priorities, assigning work, and ensuring on-time, high-quality delivery.
• Drive new product development efforts, including concept development, design, prototyping, validation, and production readiness.
• Support production and field service by troubleshooting tooling and die head performance issues, implementing root cause solutions and long-term improvements.
• Partner with sales, operations, manufacturing, and product management to support customer needs, improve product quality, and drive cost optimization initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Mechanical Eng

Extrusion

Polymer Physics

Product Lifecycle

Root Cause Analysis

Cross-functional

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s in Mechanical/Manufacturing Eng

Tools

Creo

Windchill

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

ANSYS

CFD

Job description

Batavia, OH 45103, USA

Job Description

Posted Thursday, August 6, 2026 at 4:00 AM

Milacron is looking for a Senior Engineering Manager - Extrusion (Die Head & Tooling) to join our team in Batavia, OH. In this position, you will lead the engineering and technology function for the Extrusion Tooling business, with full ownership of die head design, tooling performance, and new product development. You will oversee engineering teams across the United States and work closely with the India Engineering Team to deliver reliable, high-quality, and cost-effective extrusion solutions.

Work You’ll Do:

• Provide overall technical ownership of extrusion tooling product lines, including die head design, tooling components, and system performance.
• Lead and direct engineering teams across the U.S. and India, setting priorities, assigning work, and ensuring on-time, high-quality delivery.
• Drive new product development efforts, including concept development, design, prototyping, validation, and production readiness.
• Support production and field service by troubleshooting tooling and die head performance issues, implementing root cause solutions and long-term improvements.
• Partner with sales, operations, manufacturing, and product management to support customer needs, improve product quality, and drive cost optimization initiatives.

Qualifications:

• Must Have:
  • 8+ years of engineering experience with demonstrated leadership responsibility.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering.
  • Strong experience with plastic extrusion processing, extrusion machinery, and die head/tooling design.
  • Working knowledge of polymer behavior, melt flow, and extrusion performance.
  • Experience supporting full product development lifecycle, including new product development and sustaining engineering.
  • Strong problem-solving skills with experience in structured methods (root cause analysis, 8D, etc.).
  • Ability to lead cross-functional teams and communicate effectively with customers and internal stakeholders.
• Nice to Have:
  • MBA or advanced business degree.
  • Experience with DTV, VAVE, or cost optimization initiatives.
  • Experience with CAD tools such as Creo, Windchill, SolidWorks, or AutoCAD.
  • Experience with simulation tools such as ANSYS or CFD software.
  • Experience working with global teams and multi-site engineering organizations.

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Who we are:

Milacron is a global industrial leader in the manufacturing and distribution of highly engineered and customized injection molding and extrusion solutions, and aftermarket parts and service for the plastics processing industry. The company’s 1,900+ associates worldwide collaborate to serve a diverse range of end-markets, such as automotive, construction, medical, telecommunications, material handling, packaging, and much more. With expertise in plastics spanning nearly 60 years, Milacron holds longstanding relationships with more than 27,000 customers around the world. The original equipment provider of plastics manufacturing solutions is the largest US-owned and globally served of its kind. Headquartered in Batavia, OH, Milacron’s global footprint is also serviced through regional facilities in Asia, Europe, and South America.

EEO:

The policy of Milacron is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual's age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or veteran status. We are committed to being an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and offer opportunities to all job seekers including individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, email us at [e-mail] . In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.