Technical Business Unit Manager
Core
Lead new and existing customer growth initiatives for complex plastic injection mold manufacturing programs from concept through production.
Role type
Senior Technical Business Unit Manager
Builds
Customized plastic injection molds and value-added solutions for top global brands
Domain
Manufacturing / Plastic Injection Molding
Required skills
plastic injection mold design, mold manufacturing processes, DFM (Design for Manufacturability), mold construction (gating, cooling, ejection), GD&T interpretation, program management, P&L management, technical proposal development, customer escalation resolution
Preferred skills
early supplier involvement, cross-functional team leadership, financial modeling, strategic customer partnership
Technologies
CAD, 3D models, 2D drawings, project tracking tools, spreadsheets
Responsibilities
Lead early supplier involvement and DFM activities for complex mold programs; Provide technical leadership from concept development through product validation; Support mold concept development including cavitation, gating, and cooling strategies; Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support customer and company growth; Manage multiple opportunities maintaining visibility to scope, schedule, cost, and technical risk; Act as escalation point for technical and commercial issues; Support troubleshooting during mold trials and production launch; Develop profitable business proposals and monitor project financial performance
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic account management