Howmet Aerospace · 4 hours ago
Tooling Manager
5650 Commerce Blvd, Morristown, TN, 37814, US
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expHowmet Aerospace is a leading company in the aerospace industry, seeking a Tooling Manager to oversee the management of tooling and the tool room. The role involves ensuring efficient tooling operations, adhering to budgets, and facilitating effective communication between engineering and manufacturing teams.
AerospaceManufacturingTransportation
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Overall management of the tool room and layout departments including the development, performance and maintenance of tooling stock control to produce smooth and efficient system and delivery solution, maximizing performance & profitability against pre-agreed targets and control
Ensuring that the team understands the mechanism of the tool room and their role within the organization and the duties of your team
Responsibility to adhere to budgets and plan to maximize profitability
Meet your targets and those of the team and organization as it relates to tooling management
The smooth running of the team
Contribute to training and development of the team
Manage, direct, and monitor the tool room and layout department including the development, performance and maintenance of the tool room and stock control to produce an efficient system and delivery solution, maximizing performance, and minimizing costs against pre-agreed targets and controls
Effective liaison, support and assistance between Engineering, Manufacturing, and the customer
Maintain and improve mechanisms for running the tool room, including surveying, and measuring the stock levels and delivery, process, outcomes, and expenditure and disseminate feedback to the appropriate internal entities
Utilize agreed systems to manage the tool room and stock control functions, analysis, and documentation
Direct the development of plans for the tool room and layout to enable management to achieve targets
Developing plans for process and efficiency
Reporting (content and format as agreed) monthly or as otherwise required tool status, inventory or gaps identified
Manage and maintain contact with internal and external “client/customers”
Set an example for team members of commitment, work activities and process and activities, work ethics and habits and personal character
Maintain accurate records as it relates to tooling
Responsibly use resources and control expenses to meet agreed budgetary controls
Adhere to all organization policies and procedures
Interact and co-operate with all members of the organization, its suppliers, and customers
From time to time, you may be expected to be part of special projects as are reasonably required of your job role
You are responsible for your allocated workload and must meet all targets as agreed with your Line Manager. You must contribute towards the smooth running of the organization generally
Provide training of EOR process and be knowledgeable of PVD process
Direct and assists in the supervision of tool & die technicians
Approve Time and Attendance
Train tool & die technicians in all operations
Coordinate work with engineering/production planning and other department supervisors and team leaders
Order steel and other supplies for tool department
Recommend new or improvements in tool equipment
Oversee and inspect quality of tool room projects
Participate in performance evaluation of tool & die technicians
Work with engineers on core die repair and die changes
Ensure completion of PM301 and Core Samples are delivered on time
Ensure company policies are followed
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from an accredited institution in the following disciplines preferred: Mechanical Engineer, Manufacturing Engineering, or Engineering Technology
Employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position
This position is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) which requires U.S. person status. ITAR defines U.S. person as an U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee
Must be highly proficient with Excel. Ability to write spreadsheets
Preferred
Fluency with CAD/CAM software
Sounds understanding of engineering drafting principles
3+ of turbine/airfoil tooling design experience
Capture 3D inspection and analysis experience a plus
Experience in the design of turbine/airfoil mold and dies
Good verbal communication skills
Sound understanding of engineering drafting principles
Knowledge of material properties, as related to die design
Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite software
Ability to effectively work/communicate as part of a project team
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and activities
Company
Howmet Aerospace
Howmet Aerospace produces jet engine components, aerospace fasteners, and forged wheels for aerospace and defense applications.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1B2025-11-03Post Ipo Debt· $500M
2024-08-08Post Ipo Debt· $500M
2016-10-21IPO
Leadership Team
Lola Lin
Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary
Jarrod Veal
Senior Human Resources Business Partner
Recent News
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