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
The salary range for this role is 86,800 USD - 165,200 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, location, education/training, and key skills. Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company's performance.
RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act.