What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Manager, Engineering (Diehead & Tooling) position at Milacron?
Milacron is looking for an Engineering Manager - Extrusion Tooling (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
Milacron is a global leader in the manufacture, distribution and service of highly engineered and customized systems within the $27 billion plastic technology and processing industry. We are the only global company with a full-line product portfolio that includes hot runner systems, injection molding, extrusion equipment. We maintain strong market positions across these products, as well as leading positions in process control systems, mold bases and components, maintenance, repair and operating (“MRO”) supplies for plastic processing equipment. Our strategy is to deliver highly customized equipment, components and service to our customers throughout the lifecycle of their plastic processing technology systems.
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 recruitingaccommodations@milacron.com. 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.
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:
- 15 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.
Milacron is a global leader in the manufacture, distribution and service of highly engineered and customized systems within the $27 billion plastic technology and processing industry. We are the only global company with a full-line product portfolio that includes hot runner systems, injection molding, extrusion equipment. We maintain strong market positions across these products, as well as leading positions in process control systems, mold bases and components, maintenance, repair and operating (“MRO”) supplies for plastic processing equipment. Our strategy is to deliver highly customized equipment, components and service to our customers throughout the lifecycle of their plastic processing technology systems.
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 recruitingaccommodations@milacron.com. 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.