Angott Search Group is partnering with a growing automotive stamping manufacturer in the search for an Engineering Manager.
This role leads Engineering and Program Management, overseeing technical activities from customer quoting and manufacturing feasibility through tooling development and production launch. The ideal candidate brings strong progressive stamping expertise and the ability to lead teams in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage Engineering and Program Management teams.
- Oversee engineering activities, customer quoting, cost estimating, and manufacturing feasibility reviews.
- Develop manufacturing processes, production plans, and tooling concepts for new product launches.
- Provide technical leadership in progressive die design, strip layout development, and tooling processes.
- Review customer drawings, CAD models, specifications, and engineering changes to ensure manufacturability.
- Develop strip layouts and progressive die strip progressions using Visi software.
- Identify manufacturing risks and recommend design, tooling, and process improvements.
- Coordinate tooling procurement, supplier support, and engineering activities.
- Partner with Quality on APQP, PFMEA, Control Plans, and PPAP documentation.
- Maintain engineering documentation, revision control, and customer records.
- Drive continuous improvement in safety, quality, productivity, delivery, and cost.
- Ensure compliance with IATF 16949, ISO 14001, and customer-specific requirements.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, or related field preferred; equivalent experience considered.
- 7+ years of engineering experience in metal stamping manufacturing.
- 3+ years of engineering leadership or management experience preferred.
- Strong knowledge of progressive stamping die design, strip layout development, and manufacturing processes.
- Proficiency with Visi design software.
- Experience managing programs from quotation through production launch.
- Ability to interpret 2D and 3D CAD drawings, GD&T, and engineering specifications.
- Knowledge of APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, Control Plans, and IATF 16949 requirements preferred.
- Automotive manufacturing experience preferred.
- Strong leadership, organizational, and project management skills.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, or a related field; equivalent experience considered
- 7+ years of engineering experience in metal stamping manufacturing
- 3+ years of engineering leadership or management experience
- Strong knowledge of progressive stamping die design, strip layout development, and manufacturing processes
- Proficiency with Visi design software
- Experience managing programs from quotation through production launch
- Ability to interpret 2D and 3D CAD drawings, GD&T, and engineering specifications
- Knowledge of APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, Control Plans, and IATF 16949 requirements
- Automotive manufacturing experience
- Strong leadership, organizational, and project management skills
What We Do
Angott Search Group is a national, full-service executive search and recruiting firm that connects organizations with executives, managers, and other high-impact leaders. It supports boards, CEOs, and executive teams with leadership hiring, succession planning, talent assessment, and confidential replacements. Its sector expertise spans banking, credit unions, automotive, manufacturing, legal, energy, information technology, and professional services, with nationwide direct-hire placement for client organizations.
