Tooling Strategy Manager

Job Info

Job Identification

114634

Job Category

Engineering

Posting Date

10 / 17 / 2025, 02 : 02 PM

Locations

One Misco Drive, Whitehall, MI, 49461-1799, US

Job Schedule

Full time

Remote Work Schedule Availability?

None

Export-Controlled Data

This position entails access to export-controlled items and employment offers are conditioned upon an applicant's ability to lawfully obtain access to such items

Responsibilities

The Tooling Strategy Manager will be based out of Whitehall, Michigan. Key objectives for this position include managing the overall tooling capacity versus customer demand, securing customer orders in a timely manner as needed to fulfill their end item casting demand, oversight of the manufacturing execution for these tools at our internal facilities as well as third party suppliers, and the internal and customer qualification requirements for these tools as necessary to release the tool for production. In fulfillment of these objectives the Tooling Strategy Leader will be responsible for mentoring of salaried engineers providing technical guidance in tool design and design for manufacturability of castings; develop process standardization of the tooling processes, acting as a technical liaison to ensure customer requirements are met and relationships strengthened; developing project milestones and removal of barriers to ensure on time completion; utilizing continuous improvement methodologies to improve systems and manufacturing processes.

Primary Responsibilities

• Lead the replacement tooling strategy for the facility working in conjunction with engineering and sales to maintain tooling condition.
• Evolve existing planning tools or develop new ones for aligning current tooling capacity versus customer end item casting demand which provide clear direction on what new tooling requirements are needed.
• Lead project management of tool builds from quote through qualification.
• Lead and direct new product introduction initiatives ensuring design for manufacturability with customers, project timelines, budgets, and standards are maintained.
• Mentor less experienced engineers in NPI activities, tool build project management, and qualification processes.
• Work in conjunction with other groups to advance our technical capabilities and reduce cost of manufacturing processes
• Direct and participate in run at rate analysis of future products, technology advancements needed and capital requests to support customer demand.
• Report status of tooling and NPI projects.
• Managing staff, including training, assigning projects and performance evaluations
• Coordinating development and maintenance of tooling and quality standards.
• Developing cost models and engaging in quoting activities
• Coordinates with tool designers, CNC programmers and Die Makers to develop manufacturing plans and schedules.
• Facilitating improvements in methods and techniques that improve lead times and quality of products.
• Ensure methods and accountabilities are in place for materials inventory maintenance.
• Evaluating opportunities related to equipment and manufacturing capabilities
• Interprets customer part and tooling specifications provided.
• Creates 3D solid CAD models with Siemens NX, Unigraphics to meet customer specifications.
• Engaging or directing others in CNC programming activities as needed, including support of Core Prototyping CNC operation
• Collaborates with the customers Product / Process Engineers for design development and final approvals.
• Maintains all required project documentation, approvals, process flow, time logs, etc.

Job Roles

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

About Us

Howmet Aerospace Inc. (NYSE : HWM), headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is a leading global provider of advanced engineered solutions for the aerospace and transportation industries. Our primary businesses focus on jet engine components, aerospace fastening systems, titanium structural parts and forged wheels. With $7.4 Billion in revenue in 2024, our products play a crucial role in enabling fuel efficiency and lightweighting, contributing to our customers' success and making a positive impact on the world. To learn more about the way Howmet Aerospace Inc. is advancing the sustainability of our customers, markets, and communities where we operate, review the 2024 Environmental Social and Governance report at www.howmet.com / esg-report . Follow : LinkedIn , Twitter , Instagram , Facebook , and YouTube .

Equal Opportunity Employer :

Howmet is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

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