Tooling Manager (Onsite)

Tooling Manager

The Pratt & Whitney Columbus Engine Center has an immediate opening for a Tooling Manager to be based in Columbus, GA. The person in this role is responsible for the Columbus Engine Center (CEC) engine tooling group and will lead a team of tooling coordinators, technicians, engineers, and contractors as needed to plan, purchase, repair/upgrade, and store all required Engine Center tooling. Tooling includes all engine, module, part handling, fixturing, engine test, shop floor hand tools, and storage carts/fixtures.

What You Will Do:

• Actively engage safe work practices in support of our EHS Policy and Cardinal Rules
• Foster an approachable, and supportive team culture that encourages skills development, sharing of best practices, and team growth to meet ongoing business needs
• Develop and maintain up to date tooling procedures and standard work compliance to immediately address and mitigate production risks and workstops
• Embrace our Continuous Improvement Operating System using audits, assessments, and problem-solving methods to align goals, achieve efficiencies, and deliver business results
• Track and report on Budget controls, Initiate Capital Expenses and Purchase Orders working with suppliers to close open tooling deliveries
• Ensure WIP readiness across all engine models/campaigns
• Maintain accurate inventory and location data
• Repair all broken tools and collect trending data to identify tooling shortfalls
• Manage tool bulletins and tool upgrades for latest/greatest standard
• Close relationship with process engineering to modify/upgrade tools for shop-requested process improvements
• Launch Tooling Management System

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Bachelor's degree and 5 years of experience in Manufacturing, Logistics, Aerospace, Military or Aviation industry; OR Advanced degree and 3 years of experience as listed
• Experience working with Solumina, SAP, and MS Office
• Tool & Die / Drawing / Blueprint Experience

Qualifications We Prefer:

• 2 years of leadership experience or performing a supervisory, manager, or team-lead role
• Experience working with Solumina, SAP, and MS Office
• Tool & Die / Drawing / Blueprint Experience
• Aftermarket MRO industry, turbine engine overhaul and repair experience (FAR 145)
• Lean manufacturing experience, and/or CORE, ACE, Six-Sigma training
• Organizational, planning and project management skills. PMP certification a plus.
• Effectively communicate at all levels of the organization
• Ability to motivate teams to achieve business goals