Meritec · 1 month ago
Molding Manufacturing Engineering Manager
Meritec is a well-established leader in signal integrity and interconnect technology, located in Painesville, Ohio. The Molding Manufacturing Engineering Manager will lead molding operations, driving automation and process optimization while mentoring engineers to achieve world-class manufacturing performance.
Electrical & Electronic Manufacturing
Responsibilities
Lead and mentor process and stamping engineers in high-precision molding operations
Develop, program, and troubleshoot Arburg and Milacron molding equipment
Implement scientific molding, automation, and material reprocessing to reduce waste
Oversee tooling and equipment sourcing to meet cost, technology, and lead-time goals
Ensure tight-tolerance production (±0.001” typical, ±0.0005” critical)
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance manufacturability and quality
Qualification
Required
BS in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Chemical Engineering (or equivalent) required
Proficient with SolidWorks and mold flow analysis software
Strong leadership, troubleshooting, and automation experience
Ability to serve as the lead technical expert in molding issues
Proficiency in programming and operating Arburg and Milacron injection molding machines
Deep understanding of high-precision molding and materials like LCP
Experience implementing automation, reprocessing, and tooling optimization initiatives
Knowledge of process engineering methodologies, including Six Sigma principles
Excellent communication and collaboration skills across technical and management teams
Ability to balance immediate impact with long-term development; open to training opportunities as needed
Preferred
5+ years in injection molding; connector or precision-component experience preferred
Benefits
Healthcare benefits
Fully paid life insurance
Health Savings Account with company contribution
401(k) employer match
On-Site Fitness Center
Paid Vacation and Paid Holidays
Tuition Reimbursement
Growth and Development Opportunities
Positive culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion
Company
Meritec
Meritec provides custom connectors and custom cable assemblies to OEMs in a variety of markets in the electronics industry.
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase