Technical Manager – Tooling & Maintenance

At IAC Group we are looking for aTechnical Manager – Tooling & Maintenance with strong experience in the automotive industry, focused on tooling operations, maintenance strategies, engineering changes and technical project execution within a manufacturing environment.

This position will lead technical and operational initiatives related to tooling, automation and manufacturing processes, ensuring compliance with production, quality, cost and safety objectives.

Main Responsibilities

• Lead tooling and maintenance operations within the plant.
• Develop and execute preventive and corrective maintenance strategies.
• Coordinate tooling design, modifications, repairs and launch activities.
• Manage engineering changes and support new program launches.
• Coordinate technical activities with cross-functional teams and suppliers.
• Monitor KPIs and ensure operational targets achievement.
• Manage MRO/spare parts budgets and technical resources.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on productivity and efficiency.
• Support automation and manufacturing process optimization.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field.
• Strong experience in tooling, maintenance or technical operations within automotive industry.
• Experience managing technical teams and plant operations.
• Knowledge of injection molds, tooling systems and automated manufacturing cells.
• Experience with engineering changes and new program launches.
• Experience working with suppliers and cross-functional teams.
• Advanced English preferred.

Soft Skills

• Leadership and team management.
• Strong communication skills.
• Strategic thinking.
• Problem-solving and decision-making.
• High sense of urgency and accountability.
• Continuous improvement mindset.
• Organization and project follow-up.

Preferred

• Experience in Tier 1 automotive environment.
• Experience with automation and robotic systems.
• Knowledge of manufacturing and maintenance KPIs.
• Budget management experience.