Tooling Supervisor
Tooling Supervisor
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$ 85898 - 128847
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Job Description
Fantastic challenges. Amazing opportunities.
At GKN Aerospace we are pioneers in aerospace and defense manufacturing dedicated to innovation precision and excellence. Our cutting-edge technology and commitment to quality have positioned as the worldwide leader in military aircraft canopies and commercial aircraft passenger cabin windows. Join us in shaping the future of aerospace and defense!
Tool Maintenance Team Lead
We are seeking a proactive and experienced Tool Maintenance Team Lead to oversee the maintenance repair and support of tooling assets within our aerospace manufacturing facility. This leadership role blends technical knowledge in tooling and equipment maintenance with operational oversight and people development. Youll lead a highly engaged team drive process improvements and ensure alignment with quality safety and production goals.
Job Responsibilities
- Lead and coordinate all activities related to the maintenance repair and servicing of tooling used in manufacturing processes. This may include the fabrication of simple tools.
- Manage inventory of over 3000 tools
- Work with customer facing team to retire and dispose of old and obsolete tools to reduce tool inventory by year end
- Reduce current backlog of work orders by disposition between design fab and maintenance
- Define and implement clear processes for the maintenance of tools to optimize efficiency and effectiveness.
- Develop and manage property management processes to ensure 100% tool tracking for identifying cataloging and locating all tooling assets.
- Monitor the condition and service life of tools and maintain accurate records for all Category 1 tools.
- Collaborate with Quality to establish and maintain processes ensuring 100% of tools are calibrated with proper documentation to meet audit and inspection requirements.
- Assign clear accountability for all tooling assets and ensure proper storage conditions to prevent corrosion damage and degradation.
- Build coach and develop a high-performing maintenance team that embodies our Great Place to Work culture and drives improved engagement scores.
- Contribute to the apprenticeship program to cultivate new talent and support workforce growth.
- Plan schedule and execute tooling maintenance projects to minimize production disruptions.
- Manage tool inventory systems to ensure availability and accuracy of all tooling assets.
- Collaborate with production engineering and quality teams to address tooling issues and implement improvements.
- Identify and prioritize maintenance needs based on tool condition usage and criticality.
- Lead root cause investigations and implement corrective actions for tool failures or issues.
- Execute preventive and predictive maintenance strategies to extend tool life and increase uptime.
- Ensure compliance with aerospace industry standards and internal quality requirements including tool calibration and lifecycle tracking.
- Drive team engagement support professional growth and facilitate performance evaluations.
- Collaborate with other Team Leaders and cross-functional teams to align operational objectives and outcomes.
Required Qualifications
- Associate or Bachelors degree in Industrial Maintenance Mechanical Engineering or related technical field (or equivalent experience).
- 5 years of experience in tooling or facilities maintenance within a manufacturing environment (preferably aerospace).
- Proven leadership experience in supervising maintenance or production teams.
- Strong knowledge of mechanical systems tooling components and support equipment.
- Proficiency in CMMS systems inventory tracking tools and Microsoft Office.
- Excellent problem-solving communication and organizational skills.
- Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident and eligible to work with export-controlled materials under U.S. law
Preferred:
- Experience in AS9100 or similar regulated environments.
- Hands-on experience with machining welding or fabrication tools.
- Experience in a unionized manufacturing setting.
- Project management skills
- Teamcenter of PDLM experience
Compensation Data
Compensation Range: $85898.00 - $128847.00
Why Join Us:
- Work with cutting-edge technology and innovative projects.
- Collaborative and inclusive work environment.
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Professional development and growth opportunities.
- Be part of a company shaping the future of aerospace and defense.
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
