Global Technology Lead, Modular Belting

The Role

As an experienced technology professional with strong expertise in plastic injection molding, tooling strategies, and global collaboration, you will hold end-to-end accountability for tooling strategies, R&D capabilities, and technical governance across regions, enabling standardization, efficiency, and speed-to-market

You will enable the efficient and profitable growth of the Modular product line by having final responsibility for the design, implementation, and governance of optimal tooling strategies.

You will collaborate closely with global stakeholders in a matrix organization.

This is an opportunity to make a real impact — setting technical direction, enabling strong global partnerships, and helping transform ideas into robust, market-ready solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as final decision-maker on technical parameters and qualified vendors for all tooling purchases (molds, machines, cassettes, inserts) for both new and existing products
• Ensure a coherent and efficient global tooling system across multiple manufacturing locations, aligned with the “one world, one quality” principle
• Develop, grow, and manage a global network of qualified tooling partners, including training and capability development to meet quality, cost, and speed requirements
• Ensure systematic, globally accessible storage and governance of drawings and technical documentation
• Contribute to succession planning, talent development, and career growth within the Modular product line

Shared Accountabilities

• Drive a best-in-class tooling procurement process in close partnership with the procurement team, following standardized global processes
• Ensure execution of a tooling maintenance program in collaboration with operations, including supplier diversification and SLAs that minimize operational risk

Success Measures (KPIs)

• Budget performance (Sales & EBITDA by sub-product line / end-to-end basis)
• Response time to technical support inquiries
• Speed, quality and cost-effectiveness of tooling investments
• Effectiveness and quality of product launches

Your Profile

• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience within plastic injection molding, tooling, and product design, combined with a relevant technical degree
• In addition to being able to lead the development of and execution of a long-term tooling and R&D vision, you also possess a hands-on mentality, directly getting involved in cases working alongside the R&D, drawing and tooling professionals to drive day-to-day business
• Proven ability to develop and manage a global network of third-party tooling suppliers
• Strong experience setting up and maintaining structured global documentation systems for tools and part drawings (e.g. Creo, SolidWorks or similar)
• Technical experience with Modular Belting products is an advantage
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English, with strong stakeholder management capabilities in a matrix organization
• Self-driven, structured, and collaborative leader with a strong passion for team success
• Strong organizational and time management skills

What We Offer

• A key global role with significant technical and strategic impact
• Close collaboration with global product, operations, and procurement teams
• Competitive compensation package aligned with responsibility and experience
• You can expect travel up to 30%