Engineer

Employee Magnets•Grapevine, TX

About The Position

The Tools Management Specialist/Engineer oversees the selection, implementation, maintenance, and optimization of engineering tools and software, including design software, testing equipment, simulation platforms, and other technical resources. The role ensures tools are up to date, meet engineering-team needs, and are used efficiently to improve productivity and deliver high-quality outputs. The position also supports a positive, healthy, and safe work environment; maintains internal, external customer, and supplier relationships; communicates with business partners; and helps ensure inventory management and allocation move product through the warehouse cost-efficiently and productively.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
At least 3–5 years of experience in tools management, engineering, or IT support roles, ideally in a technical or manufacturing environment.
Strong knowledge of engineering tools and software, including CAD, CAM, CAE, PLM, and ERP systems.
Proficiency in troubleshooting and tool optimization.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to diagnose and resolve technical issues efficiently.
Experience managing projects related to tool implementation, upgrades, or optimization.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills for cross-functional collaboration.
High attention to detail for tool maintenance and documentation.
Self-starter who is results-driven and has strong planning and analytical capabilities.
Ability to read and follow written instructions and ideas.
Ability to use a computer keyboard and small handheld tools through repeated, coordinated hand, wrist, and finger movements.
Hands-on approach, ambition, drive, goal orientation, and ability to achieve results through teamwork.
Ability to walk for extended periods, reach above shoulder height, bend or stoop below the waist, perform repetitive wrist, hand, or finger movements, and occasionally lift up to 25 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree or certifications in tools management.

Responsibilities

Evaluate and recommend tools for design, simulation, testing, and other engineering functions; assess existing tools and monitor advancements in relevant technologies.
Lead implementation of new tools and coordinate installation and configuration with vendors and internal teams, including workflow integration, data migration, user access, and configuration.
Oversee routine tool maintenance, troubleshoot issues, provide timely resolution, and deliver technical support and training to end users.
Monitor tool performance, identify optimization opportunities, implement improvements and upgrades, and work with teams to address pain points through configuration or updates.
Maintain documentation of tool configurations, usage guidelines, and troubleshooting procedures; track tool usage and report on performance, cost-efficiency, and return on investment.
Prepare reports for management and stakeholders on tool performance, issues, and improvement efforts.
Collaborate with engineering, IT, procurement, and other departments to align tools with technical, business, and organizational needs.
Ensure tools support organizational objectives related to quality control, project timelines, and resource management.
Ensure tools comply with industry standards, regulations, and security requirements; apply data-security and integrity practices and manage software licensing and compliance.
Monitor tool expenses, help optimize costs through vendor negotiation or cost-effective selections, and manage budgeting for tools and related resources.
Maintain a positive work environment and support the company's culture and a healthy, safe workplace.
Maintain and strengthen internal, external customer, and supplier relationships and communicate and work with business partners.
Ensure inventory management and allocation move product through the warehouse efficiently and productively.