Tooling Manager

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, we’re inspired by the opportunities to innovate and break boundaries. We’re proud to play a part in protecting the world’s democracies. And we’re committed to putting sustainability at the centre of everything we do, opening up and protecting our planet. With over 16,000 employees across 33 manufacturing sites in 12 countries we serve over 90 of the world’s aircraft and engine manufacturers and achieved sales of 3.35 bn.in 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 check-in/check-out 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 cost-effectiveness.
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 Requirements:

Job Qualifications

Required Qualifications

U.S. Citizenship per 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 problem-solving 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

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or a related field preferred
Experience with composites manufacturing techniques (molding)

We’ll 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 we’ve created a culture where everyone feels welcome to contribute. It’s 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.

We’re 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 are the place where human dreams, plus human endeavour, shape the future of aerospace innovation and technology.

Job Ident #: 1175568801

Company Details

GKN Aerospace

3951 Alabama Highway 229
Tallassee, Alabama 36078 USA
www.gknaerospace.com/

GKN is a global engineering business. We design, manufacture and service systems and components for most of the world’s leading aircraft, vehicle and machinery manufacturers. We are continuously evolving, pioneering new technologies and reinventing existing...

Benefits:
To be discussed at time of employment

Supported Manufacturers:
Boeing
Airbus
Lockheed Martin

Supported Models:
787
A350XWB
F-35

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Job Info

Location

Cromwell, Connecticut, United States

Type

Permanent

Company Details

GKN Aerospace

3951 Alabama Highway 229
Tallassee, Alabama 36078 USA
www.gknaerospace.com/