Tooling Manager 21504
Tooling Manager 21504
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Job Description
Fantastic challenges. Amazing opportunities.
GKN Aerospace is reimagining air travel: going further faster and greener! Fuelled by great people whose expertise and creativity sets the standards in our industry were inspired by the opportunities to innovate and break boundaries. Were proud to play a part in protecting the worlds democracies. And were committed to putting sustainability at the centre of everything we do opening up and protecting our planet. With over 16000 employees across 33 manufacturing sites in 12 countries we serve over 90 of the worlds aircraft and engine manufacturers and achieved sales of 3.35 bn 2023. There are no limits to where you can take your career.
Job Summary
The Tooling Manager is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the companys tooling operations including the maintenance repair and procurement of tools fixtures and specialized equipment ensuring their optimal performance quality and safety while managing a team of Tooling Engineers Tooling Technicians and coordinating with production and engineering departments to meet manufacturing needs.
Team Leadership:
- Lead and supervise a team of Tool Engineers and Tool Technicians.
- Provide training and development opportunities for team members.
- Foster a culture of safety and quality within the tooling department.
Job Responsibilities
Tooling Maintenance and Repair:
- Develop and implement preventative maintenance schedules for all tooling.
- Manage tool repairs and coordinate with external vendors for complex repairs.
- Monitor tool wear and tear identifying potential issues before they impact production.
Tooling Inventory Management:
- Track and manage tooling inventory including storage locations and usage data.
- Optimize tool stock levels to avoid shortages and minimize excess inventory.
- Implement systems for tool checkin/checkout procedures.
Tooling Design and Procurement:
- Collaborate with engineering teams to design new tooling for new products or process improvements.
- Source and evaluate tooling suppliers to ensure quality and costeffectiveness.
- Manage tooling purchase orders and budget allocation.
Quality Control:
- Establish and maintain quality standards for tooling.
- Conduct regular tool inspections and quality checks to ensure compliance.
- Identify and address quality issues related to tooling.
Process Improvement:
- Analyze tooling data to identify areas for improvement and implement optimization strategies.
- Explore new tooling technologies and incorporate them into production processes.
- Collaborate with other departments to streamline production processes.
Job Qualifications
Required Qualifications
- U.S. Citizenshipper ITAR regulations to comply with export compliance and site SSA requirements
- High School Diploma or G.E.D Required
- Strong mechanical aptitude and understanding of manufacturing processes.
- Experience with various types of tooling including molds fixtures and gauges.
- Proficiency in CAD/CAM software for tool design and analysis
- Excellent problemsolving and analytical skills
- Leadership and team management abilities
- Proven ability to manage budgets and procurement processes
- Knowledge of safety regulations and best practices
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in mechanical engineering or a related field preferred
- Experience with composites manufacturing techniques (molding)
Well offer you fantastic challenges and amazing opportunities. This is your chance to be part of an organisation that has proven itself to be at the cutting edge of our industry; and is committed to pushing the boundaries even further. And with some of the best training on offer in the industry who knows how far you can go
A Great Place to work needs a Great Way of Working
Everyone is welcome to apply to GKN. We believe that we can only achieve our ambitions through a coming together of diverse minds who enjoy collaborating in an inspirational environment. Through our commitment to diversity inclusion and belonging and by living our five powerful principles weve created a culture where everyone feels welcome to contribute. Its a culture that won us The Best Workplace Culture Award. By embracing and celebrating what makes us unique we encourage everyone to bring their full self to work.
Were also committed to providing an accessible recruitment process so if you require reasonable adjustments at any stage during our recruitment process please get in touch and let us know.
We arethe place where human dreams plus humanendeavour shape the future of aerospace innovation and technology.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full Time
