Deep technical expertise in high pressure die cast manufacturing processes, tool design and tool management; experience with additional manufacturing processes is a plus (e.g, additional casting (low pressure, gravity, permanent/semi-permanent mold, shell, investment); plastics/polymer processing; machining, stamping; forging; welding; etc.). In addition, the successful candidate will have demonstrated the following: Strong leadership, analytical, communication, interpersonal, and technical skills with a proven ability to independently work with casting suppliers to mature and derisk casting designs and processes in preparation for serial production; significant travel (50% -75%).