Tooling Manager: Lead CI, EHS & Upgrades

What You Will Do

• Actively engage safe work practices in support of our EHS Policy and Cardinal Rules
• Foster an approachable, 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

• 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

• 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

Location:

Columbus, GA

Compensation: $86,800 to $165,200 USD annually. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, paid time off, parental leave, and more. Eligible for incentive programs.

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.