Tooling Manager (Onsite)

RTX•Columbus, GA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

At RTX, the world largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world. Pratt & Whitney is a world leader in the design, manufacture and service of aircraft engines and auxiliary power systems and has been revolutionizing modern flight for over 100 years. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense. 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.

Requirements

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
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

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