Manager Tooling Support

Manager Tooling Support

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MTU Maintenance Fort Worth is part of the world’s largest independent jet engine MRO company based in Germany providing aftermarket and OEM-licensed engine maintenance services worldwide. As part of MTU Aero Engines, with over 80 years of experience in the design, development, and production of jet engine components, modules, and engines, MTU Maintenance is a global network of over 4,000 employees with more than 35 years of experience in the MRO market.

MTU provides maintenance from targeted hospital visits to complete overhauls on more than 30 commercial aero engine and industrial gas turbine lines and has completed more than 18,000 shop visits for over 1,400 customers worldwide. Within this global network, MTU Maintenance Dallas provides hospital shop and on‑site maintenance services.

We are seeking an experienced and driven Manager, Tool Engineering & Support to lead all tooling‑related activities across the shop floor and engineering functions. This role oversees a multidisciplinary team responsible for tool specification, procurement, calibration, repair, and handling, ensuring tooling readiness for aircraft engine maintenance operations. The manager will work closely with production and other MTU sites worldwide to align tooling standards, share best practices, and optimize resources.

As this is a newly established team, building and developing the team is just as important as technical and system understanding. The successful candidate will create a strong foundation for collaboration, capability growth, and process excellence.

This position is critical for supporting LEAP and GEnx engine disassembly/assembly, driving continuous improvement, and implementing digitalization initiatives for tooling processes.

• Build, lead, and develop a new team of Tool Engineers, Tool Technicians, and Calibration Technicians.
• Establish clear roles, responsibilities, and development plans for team members.
• Foster a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
• Promote collaboration between engineering, production, and quality departments.

• Define and implement tooling strategies for LEAP and GEnx engine programs.
• Oversee tool lifecycle management, including specification, procurement, maintenance, calibration, and retirement.
• Ensure tooling readiness for new work scopes and engine types.
• Coordinate tooling activities and standardization efforts with other MTU Maintenance locations.

• Ensure compliance with safety, regulatory, and OEM tooling standards (FAA/EASA).
• Manage tooling inventory, calibration schedules, and repair turnaround times.
• Act as escalation point for tooling‑related issues impacting production.
• Support audits and inspections related to tooling and measurement equipment.

• Drive process improvements and lean initiatives in tooling workflows.
• Implement automation and digitalization tools for tool tracking and condition monitoring.
• Support capital investment planning for tooling infrastructure.

• Manage tooling‑related budgets and vendor relationships.
• Monitor cost efficiency and support strategic sourcing initiatives.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 5+ years of experience in tooling, manufacturing engineering, or MRO operations.
• Proven leadership experience in building and managing cross‑functional teams.
• Strong knowledge of aircraft engine MRO tooling, preferably LEAP and GEnx.
• Familiarity with calibration standards, tool tracking systems, and lean manufacturing principles.
• Experience with SAP and CAD; knowledge of digitalization tools (AI/RPA) desirable.
• Knowledge of FAA/EASA regulations related to tooling and maintenance.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced, evolving, and international environment.

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