Director of Stamping Engineering - New Hampton, NH

Description

Lead the execution of regional metal stamping engineering strategies across multiple manufacturing locations in North America.

Build, mentor, and develop engineering teams, strengthening technical capability and succession pipelines.

Standardize stamping processes, tooling methodologies, and engineering practices to improve consistency and scalability.

Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on increasing operational efficiency, reducing process variation, and enhancing manufacturing performance.

Identify and implement automation, digitalization, and advanced manufacturing solutions to modernize operations.

Collaborate closely with Quality, Operations, Supply Chain, and other functional teams to resolve complex manufacturing challenges.

Support successful product launches through effective engineering leadership and cross-functional coordination.

Provide strategic input on capital expenditure projects, investment planning, and return-on-investment analysis.

Utilize data-driven decision-making to optimize costs, improve productivity, and achieve operational objectives.

Influence stakeholders across a matrixed organization to deliver business-critical engineering initiatives.

Profile

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related discipline; advanced qualifications are advantageous.
• Significant experience within metal stamping manufacturing environments.
• Proven leadership experience managing engineering teams across multiple sites, regions, or business units.
• Deep knowledge of stamping processes, tooling systems, and die design, with progressive or compound stamping experience preferred.
• Demonstrated success driving lean manufacturing, operational excellence, and continuous improvement programs.
• Experience implementing automation, advanced manufacturing technologies, and process optimization initiatives.
• Strong commercial acumen with expertise in capital planning, cost management, and investment evaluation.
• Able to influence stakeholders at all levels within a complex, matrixed organization.
• Excellent communication, coaching, and cross-functional leadership skills.
• Track record of delivering measurable improvements in safety, quality, productivity, and operational performance.