Product Development Engineering Manager—Injection Molding (35857)

An international automotive parts manufacturer is looking for a motivated Product Development Engineering Manager to join their team in Indianapolis, IN. The ideal candidate will have strong experience with Injection Molding Machinery, as well as proven leadership experience within the automotive or other manufacturing industries. This is a direct-hire, full-time role with an outstanding benefits package.

Product Development Engineering Manager Responsibilities:

• Analyze all customer design proposals, specifications, and conduct research to assess the feasibility of manufacture
• Utilizing design documents, determine any points of concern regarding manufacturability and propose corrections
• Identify and analyze potential concerns with injection molding processes and propose countermeasures
• Maintain strong knowledge of customer production and engineering standards
• Identify any other points of issue for mass production and propose corrections, collaborating with appropriate departments as needed
• Design, modify, update dies and related equipment for injection molding
• Maintain open lines of communication between customers, design team, and other departments
• Additional duties, as assigned

Product Development Engineering Manager Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or relevant field, or combination of education and applicable experience
• At least 3 years of proven leadership experience in a manufacturing environment
• Prior experience with injection molding equipment function
• Experience with new model design and development
• Ability to perform Root Cause Analysis on complex manufacturing issues
• Strong communication skills, written and verbal
• Detail-oriented, organized, and able to meet short- and long-term deadlines
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, etc.)
• Able to work effectively in a multicultural environment
• This position includes manufacturing and warehousing work environment. While performing the duties of this job you may be required to intermittently sit, stand, walk, lift up to 25 pounds, lift in excess of 25 pounds with a lift assist, climb stairs, use hands to handle or feel parts/equipment, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, bend at the waist, talk and hear. You may also be required to use close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and peripheral vision.

Activ8 Recruitment & Solutions/Renaissance Resources Inc. has been a trusted leader in North American recruiting for Japanese businesses for over 25 years. We specialize in connecting top talent with companies in the Automotive, Electronics, Food & Beverage, Logistics, Manufacturing, Oil & Gas, Banking & Finance, and Entertainment industries. Our client-focused approach ensures that we understand your unique needs, whether you’re a company seeking skilled professionals or a candidate looking for the right career opportunity. By working closely with each individual, we provide tailored solutions that drive success.

We screen ALL Candidates to verify the validity of each applicant's provided information. Upon submitting your resume, we will contact only those candidates that we deem qualified for our client. If we do not contact you, we do not see the fit for the position. If we are unable to reach you in a reasonable timeframe, you will be eliminated from the pool of potential candidates.

We prioritize direct applicants; third-party resumes may not be reviewed.