Tooling Manager

Job Description SummaryThe Tooling Manager is responsible for overseeing the design, development, and maintenance of tooling used in the manufacturing process. This role ensures that all tooling meets the required specifications and quality standards, and supports production efficiency and safety. The Tooling Manager will collaborate with engineering, production, and quality teams to optimize tooling performance and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the design, development, and implementation of new tooling and fixtures.
• Oversee the maintenance and repair of existing tooling to ensure optimal performance and longevity.
• Collaborate with engineering and production teams to identify tooling needs and develop solutions.
• Ensure all tooling meets quality standards and specifications.
• Develop and maintain documentation for tooling designs, modifications, and maintenance procedures.
• Implement and monitor tooling performance metrics to drive continuous improvement.
• Manage tooling inventory and coordinate procurement of new tools and materials.
• Train and mentor team members on tooling best practices and safety procedures.
• Ensure compliance with all safety regulations and company policies.
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for tooling-related issues.
• Support lean manufacturing initiatives and contribute to cost reduction efforts.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in tooling design and management within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of tooling materials, design principles, and manufacturing processes.
• Proficiency in CAD software and other design tools.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
• Effective communication and leadership skills.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles is a plus.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in aerospace or automotive industry.
• Familiarity with GE Aerospace FLIGHT DECK lean operating model (for internal candidates).
• Knowledge of composite tooling and materials.

Working Conditions:

• This position may require occasional travel to supplier or customer sites.
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with exposure to machinery and equipment.

Safety and Quality Commitment:

• Adhere to all safety protocols and procedures to ensure a safe working environment.
• Maintain high standards of quality in all aspects of tooling design and management.

GE Aerospace offers comprehensive benefits and programs to support your health and, along with programs like HealthAhead, your physical, emotional, financial and social wellbeing. Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach from GE Aerospace; and the Employee Assistance Program, which provides 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Aerospace Retirement Savings Plan, a 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness. ​

GE Aerospace (General Electric Company or the Company) and its affiliates each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs (i.e., is a “Sponsor”). Each Sponsor reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a Sponsor’s welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.

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At GE Aerospace, we have a relentless dedication to the future of safe and more sustainable flight and believe in our talented people to make it happen. Here, you will have the opportunity to work on really cool things with really smart and collaborative people. Together, we will mobilize a new era of growth in aerospace and defense.  Where others stop, we accelerate.

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This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. Therefore, for applicants who are not asylees, refugees, lawful permanent residents or U.S. Citizens (i.e., not a protected individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), otherwise known as a U.S. Person), final offers will be contingent on the ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.

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