international-automotive-components
Sr Technical Manager – Tooling & Maintenance
Job description
At IAC Group we are looking for a Senior Technical Manager – Tooling & Maintenance with strong experience in the automotive industry, focused on tooling operations, maintenance strategies, engineering changes and technical project execution within a manufacturing environment.
This position will lead technical and operational initiatives related to tooling, automation and manufacturing processes, ensuring compliance with production, quality, cost and safety objectives.
Main Responsibilities
- Lead tooling and maintenance operations within the plant.
- Develop and execute preventive and corrective maintenance strategies.
- Coordinate tooling design, modifications, repairs and launch activities.
- Manage engineering changes and support new program launches.
- Coordinate technical activities with cross-functional teams and suppliers.
- Monitor KPIs and ensure operational targets achievement.
- Manage MRO/spare parts budgets and technical resources.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on productivity and efficiency.
- Support automation and manufacturing process optimization.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field.
- Strong experience in tooling, maintenance or technical operations within automotive industry.
- Experience managing technical teams and plant operations.
- Knowledge of injection molds, tooling systems and automated manufacturing cells.
- Experience with engineering changes and new program launches.
- Experience working with suppliers and cross-functional teams.
- Advanced English preferred.
Soft Skills
- Leadership and team management.
- Strong communication skills.
- Strategic thinking.
- Problem-solving and decision-making.
- High sense of urgency and accountability.
- Continuous improvement mindset.
- Organization and project follow-up.
Preferred
- Experience in Tier 1 automotive environment.
- Experience with automation and robotic systems.
- Knowledge of manufacturing and maintenance KPIs.
- Budget management experience.
