Senior Manager, Engineering (Die Head & Tooling)

About the Role

Lead the engineering and technology function for the Extrusion Tooling business, with full ownership of die head design, tooling performance, and new product development. Oversee engineering teams across the United States and collaborate with the India Engineering Team to deliver reliable, high-quality, and cost-effective extrusion solutions.

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.

Requirements

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.

About the Company

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 more. With expertise in plastics spanning nearly 60 years, Milacron holds longstanding relationships with more than 27,000 customers around the world. Headquartered in Batavia, OH, Milacron’s global footprint is serviced through regional facilities in Asia, Europe, and South America.