Regional Director – Metal Stamping Engineering

Regional Director – Metal Stamping Engineering, North America

Our growing manufacturing client is seeking a Regional Director to lead the execution of global metal stamping engineering strategy across North America, ensuring alignment from vision to shop-floor reality. This full-time, direct-hire role is perfect for a strong leader with at least five years of metal stamping experience.

Responsibilities of the Regional Director

• Develop and coach multi-site engineering teams, building strong technical leadership and bench strength across plants
• Standardize stamping processes, tooling practices, and engineering methods to drive consistency and scalability
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that increase OEE, reduce variation, and elevate overall plant performance
• Identify and implement automation, digitalization, and advanced manufacturing technologies to modernize operations
• Partner cross-functionally with Quality, Operations, and Supply Chain to resolve systemic issues and support successful product launches
• Own capital planning input and ROI validation, driving cost optimization and high-impact investment decisions

Qualifications of the Regional Director

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or related Engineering field (advanced degree preferred)
• 5+ years of experience in metal stamping or high-volume manufacturing environments
• 5+ years of leadership experience with responsibility across multiple sites or regions
• Deep expertise in stamping processes, tooling, and die design (progressive/compound strongly preferred)
• Proven track record driving lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, and operational excellence initiatives
• Ability to lead in a global, matrixed organization and influence stakeholders across functions and regions
• Strong business acumen with experience in capital planning, cost management, and data-driven decision making

Veterans and military spouses are encouraged to apply. About Leddy Group Leddy Group, an ESOP Company, is a regional staffing company serving northern New England since 1994. We are real people helping real people find meaningful employment through our specialties: Accounting & Finance, Administrative & Customer Service, Engineering, HR, Industrial and Skilled Manufacturing.