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Gestamp

Assembly Tooling Manager

Gestamp

. Lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of assembly tooling, fixtures, jigs, and automation systems .

Posted 10/14/2026full-timeUnion • South Carolina • United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in tooling design, automation systems, and advanced manufacturing initiatives, with a strong focus on continuous improvement and team leadership in technical environments. Proven ability to manage projects, budgets, and supplier relationships while enhancing safety, productivity, and quality in manufacturing processes.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Tooling DesignAutomation SystemsRobotics EngineeringLean ManufacturingLeadership Experience

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Hard Skills
Tooling DesignAutomationRoboticsAssembly ManufacturingContinuous ImprovementPFMEAGD&TManufacturing EngineeringTechnical Team ManagementProject Management
Soft Skills
Team LeadershipCollaborationCommunicationProblem-SolvingStrategic Thinking
Tools & Technologies
Vision SystemsIndustry 4.0 TechnologiesManufacturing Systems
Industry Keywords
Automotive ManufacturingAssembly OperationsManufacturing Initiatives

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies
Assembly

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of assembly tooling, fixtures, jigs, and automation systems
  • Manage teams of Methodics Engineers, Robotics Engineers, and technicians
  • Drive advanced manufacturing initiatives involving robotics, vision systems, and Industry 4.0 technologies
  • Support new product launches by ensuring tooling and automation systems are production-ready
  • Partner with operations, quality, engineering, and suppliers to improve safety, productivity, quality, and cost performance
  • Lead tooling-related capital projects, budgets, timelines, and supplier relationships
  • Shape the strategy, development, and optimization of tooling, automation, and manufacturing systems

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field
  • 7+ years of tooling, manufacturing engineering, or assembly operations experience
  • 3+ years of leadership experience managing technical teams
  • Strong background in tooling design, automation, robotics, and assembly manufacturing
  • Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, PFMEA, GD&T, and continuous improvement methodologies
  • Experience in automotive manufacturing strongly preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Opportunity to influence cutting-edge manufacturing technologies
  • Opportunities to grow professionally and personally through innovative and international projects
  • Supportive and friendly work environment
  • Ongoing training and professional development
  • Opportunity to work with highly qualified professionals
  • Global environment and international project opportunities