Press Engineering Manager Position Available In Rutherford, Tennessee

Press Engineering Manager Job Description This position is responsible for managing the Press Engineering Department, directing the Press Engineering members, and establishing manufacturing processes with provided tooling and equipment to assure competitive, safe, and high-quality manufacturing of high-strength steel stamped products in a fast-paced, lean manufacturing environment. The role also involves seeking continuous improvement in quality and cost. Responsibilities + Develop and train Press Engineering members, including routine evaluations and goal setting. + Communicate with Production, Quality, HR, and other relevant departments. + Co-develop and mature new program products with other Engineering Departments and relevant functions, including collaborating with Japan Engineering members. + Drive Continuous Improvement (Kaizen) on existing products, focusing on SPM increases, dimensional accuracy, scrap reduction, material yield, and manpower requirements. + Lead the implementation of design changes or mill changes. + Inspect tooling before shipping it from Japan (ability to travel abroad required). + Provide feedback on die problems to design standards. + Manage department budget and costs. Essential Skills + Engineering management experience with budgetary responsibility, personnel development, and performance management (5+ years). + Experience with large transfer and progressive presses, particularly sheet metal and Body in White (BIW) with ultra-high-strength steel preferred. + Developing parts and tooling, particularly tool and die, and the ability to take a tool and produce high-quality products. Additional Skills & Qualifications + Experience with BIW, ultra-high-strength steel (980/1180 pascal). + Experience with transfer presses (600-1000 ton) and progressive presses (2000-ton). Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $100000.00 – $130000.00/yr. Will need to gather from Topre Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Smyrna,TN. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Apr 18, 2025. About Actalent Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through: + Hiring diverse talent + Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection + Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes + Ensuring growth opportunities for our people The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.