Senior Manager, Engineering (Die Head & Tooling)

Milacron; Batavia Township (OH); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Milacron in Batavia, OH is seeking a Senior Engineering Manager - Extrusion (Die Head & Tooling) to lead the engineering and technology function for the Extrusion Tooling business, owning die head design, tooling performance, and new product development. You will oversee engineering teams across the United States and collaborate with the India Engineering Team to deliver high-quality extrusion solutions.

In this role you will drive technical ownership, guide cross-functional teams, and partner

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide technical ownership of extrusion tooling product lines including die head design and system performance.
• Lead engineering teams across the U.S. and India to ensure on-time delivery.
• Drive new product development from concept to production readiness.
• Support production and field service with root-cause troubleshooting and long-term improvements.
• Partner with sales, operations, manufacturing, and product management to optimize cost and quality.

Skills

Engineering leadership

Extrusion tooling design

Die head design

Project management

Cross-functional teams

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

Creo

Windchill

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

ANSYS

CFD software

Job description

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.

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.