Team Leader Manufacturing Engineering
Job Summary
Key Responsibilities
Lead and manage the Tooling Shop and Presenting area ensuring tooling availability aligned with production demand.
Own and execute the SPQEC process to guarantee tooling release on time and with required quality standards.
Develop and execute precision tooling manufacturing plans.
Administer and control the SLT budget ensuring effective cost management.
Manage and maintain healthy tooling inventories ensuring accuracy and availability.
Ensure compliance with KPIs for the tooling area (safety quality people productivity and cost).
Drive continuous improvement initiatives in tooling manufacturing processes and systems.
Generate and lead CIMS cost-saving projects.
Ensure compliance with Safety Health and Environmental (HSE) policies.
Ensure quality standards are met across tooling and presenting operations.
Optimize the use of resources including people equipment and materials.
Lead communicate and execute operational strategies and business plans.
Coordinate internal communication plans effectively.
Act as the primary technical interface with internal stakeholders (Production Maintenance Engineering Quality).
Technical Skills & Capabilitie
Strong knowledge of manufacturing and tooling processes
Experience with forging processes and die set maintenance
Machining experience (programming and technical knowledge)
SPQEC and AMEF (FMEA) knowledge
Statistical Process Control (SPC)
CAD software knowledge
Geometric and dimensional tolerances
Environmental and quality standards compliance
Cost control and budgeting
Teaching and mentoring techniques
Negotiation skills
Education
Bachelors Degree in Engineering or related field
3 to 5 years of proven experience in a similar role.
Demonstrated experience in tooling manufacturing machining forging and expense control.
Experience leading technical teams in industrial manufacturing environments.
English: Conversational (B2 desired)
What We Offer
A critical and high-impact technical leadership role
Stable and technically challenging manufacturing environment
Opportunities to lead strategic tooling and manufacturing initiatives
Professional growth and development
Close collaboration with cross-functional plant teams
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
GKN Automotive is a global engineering and manufacturing company dedicated to delivering mass production solutions for mobility.