Senior Manager, Engineering (Die Head & Tooling)
Job Location:
Batavia, IL - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not provided by the employer
Posted:
22 August 2026 (Yesterday)
Application Deadline:
19 November 2026
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Milacron is looking for a Senior Engineering Manager - Extrusion (Die Head & Tooling) to join our team in Batavia this position you will lead the engineering and technology function for the Extrusion Tooling business with full ownership of die head design tooling performance and new product development. You will oversee engineering teams across the United States and work closely with the India Engineering Team to deliver reliable high-quality and cost-effective extrusion Youll Do:Provide overall technical ownership of extrusion tooling product lines including die head design tooling components and system and direct engineering teams across the U.S. and India setting priorities assigning work and ensuring on-time high-quality new product development efforts including concept development design prototyping validation and production production and field service by troubleshooting tooling and die head performance issues implementing root cause solutions and long-term with sales operations manufacturing and product management to support customer needs improve product quality and drive cost optimization :Must Have:8 years of engineering experience with demonstrated leadership degree in Mechanical or Manufacturing experience with plastic extrusion processing extrusion machinery and die head/tooling knowledge of polymer behavior melt flow and extrusion supporting full product development lifecycle including new product development and sustaining 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 to Have:MBA or advanced business with DTV VAVE or cost optimization with CAD tools such as Creo Windchill SolidWorks or with simulation tools such as ANSYS or CFD working with global teams and multi-site engineering organizations.#LI-DM1 #LI-ONSITE
Required Experience:
Senior Manager
About Company
Discover how Milacron, your complete lifecycle partner, delivers technology solutions for your manufacturing processes. Our injection molding machines and plastic processing solutions will help optimize production and decrease downtime.