Director of Manufacturing Engineering - Connection Systems North America
Core
Leads manufacturing engineering activities for North America, driving strategic planning for world-class processes (stamping, assembly, molding) and overseeing product launches to meet cost, timing, and quality goals.
Role type
Director of Manufacturing Engineering
Builds
Low voltage and high voltage connectors, high-performance interconnects, electronic assemblies, and mechatronics packaging for automotive and commercial vehicle OEMs.
Domain
Automotive manufacturing and electrical systems
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Strategic planning, process excellence, capital/expense control, project launch management, cross-functional partnership, talent development, continuous improvement
Preferred skills
High speed precision metal stamping, plastic molding, PCBA and electronic assemblies, global operations, transformational project leadership
Technologies
Stamping, molding, assembly, PCBA
Responsibilities
Define and refine manufacturing process strategy; lead forward planning and NA Capex; ensure successful manufacturing process launches; oversee prototype development; collaborate with Product Engineering, Product Management, Finance, Quality, and Operations; recruit and develop team members; develop criteria for priority improvement areas
Seniority
Director, strategic leadership and large team management