Tooling Project Manager - Aerospace

GROUPE ADF•Mobile, AL

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Groupe ADF is a French group with an international reach and a human-scale approach. With 5,100 employees across 4 continents, we are a key player supporting industrial performance. We offer engineering, production, and maintenance solutions across five areas of expertise: mobility, energy, materials, technology, and health & well-being. As part of our subsidiary ADF US LLC based in Mobile, AL, you will take on a central role as Tooling Project Manager, driving strategic aeronautical tooling projects for one of our key aerospace clients in a dynamic and highly technical environment.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related field
Minimum 3 years experience in an industrial mechanical environment
Comfortable working in project mode (sensitive to steering / planning / coordination)
Hands-on, field-oriented mindset
Experience in project / technical management (planning, dashboards, position as functional leader of a team, mastery of quality/cost/deadline concepts)
Proven experience managing technical projects from A to Z
Ability to anticipate technical issues and drive effective engineering solutions
Analyze technical needs and participate in the search for innovative tooling design ideas
Build strong client relationships and manage contractual aspects (including technical aspects)
Manage budgets and cost estimations
Allocate human and material resources efficiently
Participate in the management of calls for tender in the pre-sales phase, with a technical lens

Nice To Haves

Experience with aeronautical tooling is a strong plus

Responsibilities

Provide technical leadership on aeronautical tooling projects, from design review to qualification and acceptance
Analyze technical requirements and specifications, and translate them into robust tooling solutions
Contribute to the preparation, submission, and negotiation of technical tenders
Prepare and launch projects, defining scope, planning, resources, and organization
Lead project execution from start to finish, ensuring alignment with client expectations
Ensuring tooling meets mechanical, dimensional and functional requirements
Coordinate internal teams and external stakeholders (clients, subcontractors, suppliers)
Manage project lifecycle from start to finish (including delivery and closure)
Monitor and control project performance + Manage resources
Oversee subcontractors and ensure compliance with technical and contractual requirements
Provide technical support and monitoring for subcontractors and/or suppliers
Supporting the definition and validation of acceptance procedures and technical documentation
Ensure compliance with health, safety, and quality standards (QHSE)
Contributing to a positive and professional company image