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Technical Services Manager

Technical Services Manager

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Technical Services Manager

Location : Butler, Indiana

Reports To : Vice President

Employment Type : Executive Level

Company Overview

Our client is a leading plastic injection molder with deep expertise in structural foam molding. Based in Indiana, they deliver precision-engineered components to diverse industries. As part of an aggressive growth strategy, they’re building out a high-caliber leadership team to scale operations, drive innovation, and ensure world-class customer service.

Position Summary

The Technical Services Manager is an executive-level role responsible for elevating our technical capabilities across product design, tooling, process engineering, and facilities. You will lead a multidisciplinary team, collaborate directly with customers, and shape the strategic direction of our manufacturing footprint.

Key Responsibilities

1. Product Design & Customer Interface

  • Act as the technical liaison for customers, translating requirements into manufacturable designs
  • Provide DFM guidance during new product development
  • Lead feasibility studies and technical quoting to onboard new programs

2. Tooling Management

  • Oversee the full lifecycle of molds and tooling—design, procurement, maintenance, and replacement
  • Partner with suppliers and internal stakeholders to maximize tool uptime and performance
  • Drive cost and cycle-time reductions through tooling innovation

    • 3. Process Engineering

  • Develop, validate, and continuously improve injection and structural foam molding processes
  • Establish and maintain SOPs to ensure consistent, efficient production
  • Introduce advanced technologies and best practices for process optimization

    • 4. Facilities & Capital Engineering

  • Manage plant engineering projects and facility upgrades to support volume growth and safety standards
  • Collaborate with operations on utilities, equipment, and infrastructure requirements
  • Lead capital planning and oversee installation of technical assets

    • 5. Technical Leadership & Strategy

  • Build, mentor, and grow a high-performing technical services team
  • Align engineering, maintenance, and support initiatives with corporate objectives
  • Serve as the technical voice in executive strategy sessions, driving innovation and operational excellence

    • Requirements

    Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Plastics, Industrial Engineering, or a related field
  • 10+ years in plastic injection molding, with strong exposure to structural foam processes
  • Proven leadership success in a manufacturing environment, scaling technical operations
  • Excellent project management, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills
  • Track record of delivering process improvements, cost savings, and tooling innovations

    • Benefits

    Why Join Us?

  • Lead technical strategy at a growth-focused organization poised for rapid expansion
  • Shape product innovation, operational excellence, and customer success
  • Enjoy a competitive executive compensation package with comprehensive benefits

    • Apply today to become a key driver of our client’s technical and operational growth!

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