Tooling Engineering Manager III

Are you a Tooling Engineering Manager looking to join one of the top companies in the Aviation & Aerospace industry?

Are you looking to further your career and grow?

Do you have experience in tooling design and development?

If you answered yes to those three questions, then apply today!

Acara Solutions seeks highly qualified candidates to work ON-SITE with our client in Bertram, TX. Interested?

Here’s what you’d do:

• The client is searching for a Tool Engineering Manager.
• In this unique managerial role, you will lead a team of Tooling Engineers responsible for the design, fabrication, and integration of production jigs & fixtures in all of our production areas.
• This role will be responsible for managing a team of tooling engineers to ensure the timely and cost-effective delivery of high-quality tooling solutions that support product development, manufacturing processes, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• This role needs a leader who can make intuitive decisions based on situational influences as needed and who will drive innovation through technology, materials, and processes.
• Lead and manage the tooling engineering team, including recruitment, performance management, and professional development.
• Oversee the design, development, procurement, and commissioning of tooling for manufacturing processes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Design, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain) to ensure tooling solutions align with product and production requirements.
• Drive process improvement initiatives to reduce cycle time, cost, and improve tooling performance and quality.
• Manage tooling project timelines, budgets, and deliverables from concept through production readiness.
• Evaluate and implement new tooling technologies and materials to improve efficiency and capability.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards across all tooling operations.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex tooling issues during development and production.
• Foster a teaming environment for knowledge sharing.
• Promote a culture where the Tool Engineering team is a heavily relied upon and respected resource.

Here’s what you’ll get:

Pay: $150K/ year. – but do not discount strong candidates who are out of rate range

Hours: 40 hrs/Week.

Length: Direct Hire.

Sound like a good fit?

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About Acara Solutions

Acara is a premier recruiting and workforce solutions provider-we help companies attract and retain top talent. With a legacy of experience across industries worldwide, we partner with clients, listen to their needs, and customise visionary talent solutions that drive the business outcomes they seek. We leverage decades of experience to deliver comprehensive staffing solutions, including contingent staffing, direct placement, executive search, and workforce services, worldwide.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Manufacturing Engineering.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in a leadership role within a manufacturing environment.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in GD&T and drawing interpretation.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in developing tooling design, development & procurement estimates and ROIs.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in tooling design and development.

• Knowledge of manufacturing processes, materials, CAD software (SolidWorks, AutoCAD), and simulation tools.
• Excellent project management, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Previous Tool Engineering leadership experience.
• Experience championing process improvements.
• Experience with design for manufacturability and advanced material handling technologies.
• Experience incorporating ergonomics and human factors into design.
• Good communication, interpersonal, and team building skills.
• Knowledge of composites manufacturing, propulsion integration & launch vehicle integration processes.

Additional Information:

• Upon offer of employment, the individual will be subject to a background check and a drug screen.
• In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.