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Shiloh Industries

Senior Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Manager

Shiloh Industries, Auburn Hills, Michigan, United States, 48326

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Senior Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Manager Overview The Senior Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Manager plays a critical leadership role in driving manufacturing excellence across the organization. Operating from the corporate office, this position provides senior-level guidance on tooling, manufacturing, and operational processes, supports strategic initiatives, and partners with plant teams to ensure successful day-to-day operations, program launches and continuous improvement across all areas of the business. This would be a global position.

Location:

This position offers flexibility to be based out of Auburn Hills, MI, or Dickson, TN. Up to 75% travel to plant locations will be required.

Compensation Base pay range:

$155,000.00/yr - $185,000.00/yr

Additional compensation types:

Annual Bonus

Pay range note:

This range is provided by Shiloh Industries. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

What you will enjoy

Culture that supports teamwork to deliver results.

Workplace where teams care about each other and your voice is heard.

Learning and development opportunities.

401(k)

Employee assistance program

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Referral program

Relocation assistance

Vision insurance

Who we want

Collaborative partners.

People who build and leverage cross-functional relationships to bring together ideas, data, and insights to drive continuous improvement.

Business-oriented evaluators.

People who effectively interpret information to demonstrate the effects of business initiatives, regulations, management, and leadership teams.

Key Responsibilities

Corporate Leadership & Strategy: Provide senior-level input on tooling and manufacturing strategies, standards, and practices. Influence corporate direction through data-driven recommendations and cross-functional collaboration.

Plant Support & Travel: Travel regularly (up to 75%) to plant locations to support tooling and manufacturing engineering teams, troubleshoot issues, and ensure alignment with corporate objectives.

Program Launch Support: Lead or support manufacturing engineering activities for new program launches, ensuring readiness, process capability, and tooling performance across sites.

Tooling Oversight: Provide technical leadership and oversight on tooling design, sourcing, and implementation. Collaborate with tooling engineers and managers to ensure consistency and quality.

Process Improvement: Identify and implement best practices across plants to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and enhance product quality. Facilitate knowledge sharing and benchmarking.

Training & Development: Support the development and deployment of training programs for manufacturing engineering and tooling personnel. Mentor engineers and promote technical growth.

Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with engineering, operations, quality, and program management teams to ensure manufacturing engineering initiatives support broader business goals.

Qualifications

Strong understanding of metal manufacturing processes, stamping, welding, mechanical fastening.

10+ years of experience in manufacturing, including tooling and process development.

Proven leadership experience in a multi-site or corporate role.

Strong understanding of manufacturing systems, tooling technologies, and launch processes.

Excellent communication, leadership, and project management skills.

Willingness and ability to travel up to 75%.

Preferred Skills

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering (Master’s preferred).

Experience in automotive or high-volume manufacturing environments.

Familiarity with lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies.

Proficiency in CAD, simulation tools, and manufacturing analytics platforms.

Hot Stamp experience would be an asset.

Benefits and Equal Opportunity Equal Opportunity statement:

Shiloh is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Shiloh is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job related reasons regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Engineering, Management, and Manufacturing

Industries

Motor Vehicle Manufacturing

Shiloh is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Shiloh is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job related reasons regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

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