Tooling Coordinator at ALTEN Technology USA

<div class="content-intro"><p>We’re ALTEN Technology USA, an engineering company helping clients bring groundbreaking ideas to life—from advancing space exploration and life-saving medical devices to building autonomous electric vehicles. With 3,000+ experts across North America, we partner with leading companies in aerospace, medical devices, robotics, automotive, commercial vehicles, EVs, rail, and more.</p> <p>As part of the global ALTEN Group—57,000+ engineers in 30 countries—we deliver across the entire product development cycle, from consulting to full project outsourcing.</p> <p>When you join ALTEN Technology USA, you’ll collaborate on some of the world’s toughest engineering challenges, supported by mentorship, career growth opportunities, and comprehensive benefits. We take pride in fostering a culture where employees feel valued, supported, and inspired to grow.</p></div><div> <div id="copilot-message-_r_q7r_" class="fai-CopilotMessage__content r1izxv8h ___7qar2c0 fcthzvy"> <div class="___1vve6yh f22iagw f1vx9l62 f122n59 f3bhgqh f1mnxvew fly5x3f"> <div class="___j4vmuw0 f22iagw f1vx9l62 f1869bpl fly5x3f fbc6vix"> <div data-testid="loading-message"> <div id="response-id_r_q7p_" class="___1yop6mf f336tjw f9ijwd5 fz7g6wx fod5ikn f1s184ao" data-testid="lastChatMessage"> <div class="___1peis63 f22iagw f1063pyq f6jr5hl f1c88k3p"> <div class="___4htdyp0 fz7g6wx fy77jfu"> <div class="___1j4t0a1 f1lmfglv f1abmfm4" data-testid="markdown-reply" data-message-id="ebb03315-861b-4c04-a2df-02072f275e7f" data-message-type="Chat"> <div class="___nfp7g60 f22iagw f1vx9l62 fkmyikg fk15e71 f1k953kz f137keqj f1rncccw f1stllg3 f1w4kmmc f1tric3v f10dk5ic fx8cdsv f16nlwsl f1eookvz fhjrts3 fqugt2f f18d18k8 f1v1vhmp f1hdmul3 f198vjnp f2dshw1 fjpjndq fnmj2pj ffrrb40 f1mon110 fhajzam fimndk6 fxv4dng fb1rn9k f59wlhv f1xmfh30 f18yf5o5 fmr6chf fw8qy2q ff161sd f1qr7t77 f1yyogn1 foogchg fp5872b f1tpb8gf f1hdgrc8 f1vatr43 frkxccd f9pdzkb f158oiaz ft5kggy f5l4ui7 f13j03li f18xdoka f8off4e f1go6zfc f128n2ra f1jpxw2j f1lwd9n0 fy0b8hm f1g2633v fx4kvgi fkvolse f1gxrt3a f1os76ua f1js9cnw f1g87ej0 freluf8 f1yggaq6 f2i3chp f1151osp florpoh f35kzfz ftp9m57 f1e288vi fz62hnz fixvuys f1nmofwh fc1c6mv f18a2er7 fhvkrdl fhxnn68 f1oce4bo fvhlfan f7tc0t0 f1ngf1n2 ffrzq6x f1yjiq2m f1aqdgql f1huvaf f10ij78l f1k94sa4 fkmfumq f1jvzkyl f1eu24ob f1xbfc1f fmf0lwf f107dsy8 f3w566c f4648sl f13zpkng f7unjfp f8p1rz fzu6h1w f1i1bi6h f1smo7hi f1sk1xod f1kgogdq f1gjktkp ft608jz f1o9wiiv fg3xr24 fhd155k f1b8gl2e fg4b9ou flb4lo fdicbfk fgwcyh1 f1jbds0d f1fb9uea f1stuka4 fcrtu6g fwqh0xn f11w66yg f6e0e65 f1vvgu0 f1607507 fgct6un f1ec1nbe fg3fpv7 f1m9bycv f1ntoah8 f1b694rt faql4r2 fpjuhzh fmavl6h f1d9bsk fmzhlt0 f145l92p fwkyaqm f129obh1 f19la9g f127w39w fr0ux9m fxhidck f1cu4h9j f1wnbo7v f1eueg4z fy9c24f f1h2o91j f1iw08fq f19n0e5"> <h3></h3> <div> <h1>Position Summary</h1> <p>We are seeking a highly organized <strong>Tooling Coordinator</strong> to support tooling programs from concept through production launch. This role serves as the primary liaison between engineering, manufacturing, suppliers, purchasing, and program management teams to ensure tooling projects are delivered on time, within budget, and according to quality requirements.</p> <p>The ideal candidate will have experience coordinating tooling or manufacturing projects, managing schedules and supplier communications, tracking engineering deliverables, and supporting tooling procurement activities. This position is best suited for someone with a strong background in <strong>tooling manufacturing, project coordination, program management, manufacturing operations, or tooling engineering support</strong>.</p> <p>This individual will act as the central point of coordination for tooling activities by:</p> <ul> <li>Managing tooling project timelines, milestones, and deliverables.</li> <li>Coordinating suppliers, engineering teams, and manufacturing stakeholders.</li> <li>Tracking tooling status, approvals, engineering changes, and documentation.</li> <li>Supporting prototype builds, tooling fabrication, and production launches.</li> <li>Monitoring project risks and ensuring timely resolution of issues.</li> <li>Maintaining accurate tooling records, reports, and program data.</li> <li>Supporting tooling sourcing, quote reviews, and procurement activities.</li> </ul> <hr> <h2>Responsibilities</h2> <ul> <li>Maintain and update tooling project trackers, schedules, and engineering request status reports.</li> <li>Monitor tooling program milestones and ensure projects remain on schedule.</li> <li>Coordinate activities between engineering, manufacturing, purchasing, and suppliers.</li> <li>Track supplier RFQs, quotations, lead times, and tooling delivery schedules.</li> <li>Follow up with suppliers regarding tooling status, manufacturing progress, and open action items.</li> <li>Track engineering change requests and communicate changes to suppliers and internal stakeholders.</li> <li>Schedule and facilitate tooling reviews, supplier meetings, project updates, and engineering discussions.</li> <li>Support tooling sourcing, procurement, and supplier selection activities.</li> <li>Monitor project risks, identify roadblocks, and escalate issues when necessary.</li> <li>Maintain tooling documentation, engineering records, supplier files, and project data within SharePoint and related systems.</li> <li>Develop and maintain tooling dashboards, status reports, and Power BI reporting.</li> <li>Track prototype tooling, validation activities, and production launch readiness.</li> <li>Support manufacturing teams during tooling installation, qualification, and launch activities.</li> <li>Ensure engineering approvals, documentation releases, and project gates are completed on time.</li> <li>Assist with continuous improvement initiatives related to tooling processes and program execution.</li> <li>Coordinate multiple tooling projects simultaneously while maintaining clear communication with stakeholders.</li> </ul> <hr> <h2>Qualifications</h2> <h3>Required</h3> <ul> <li>Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Manufacturing, Engineering, Industrial Technology, Business, Project Management, or a related field.</li> <li>3+ years of experience coordinating tooling, manufacturing, engineering, or production-related projects.</li> <li>Experience working in a tooling manufacturing, automotive, aerospace, industrial manufacturing, or similar environment.</li> <li>Strong project coordination or project management experience.</li> <li>Experience managing supplier communications, schedules, and project deliverables.</li> <li>Strong understanding of tooling fabrication, manufacturing processes, and production environments.</li> <li>Experience supporting tooling launches, prototype builds, or manufacturing implementation projects.</li> <li>Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, SharePoint, and project tracking tools.</li> <li>Experience creating and maintaining project reports, dashboards, and status updates.</li> <li>Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.</li> <li>Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.</li> </ul> <h3>Preferred</h3> <ul> <li>Experience using Power BI for reporting and dashboard development.</li> <li>Knowledge of tooling procurement and supplier management processes.</li> <li>Experience supporting engineering change management activities.</li> <li>Familiarity with manufacturing drawings and tooling documentation.</li> <li>Exposure to CAD systems such as CATIA or SolidWorks for reviewing engineering data (design expertise not required).</li> <li>PMP, CAPM, or other project management certification.</li> <li>Experience in tooling manufacturing, metal fabrication, machining, injection molding, stamping, or related manufacturing processes.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Salary: $80,000 - $85,000</strong></p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <p><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:100,&quot;335559739&quot;:100,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}">&nbsp;</span></p><div class="content-conclusion"><p>All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, genetic information, or pregnancy.</p> <p><em><strong>Please beware of job seeker scams and see this <a href="https://www.alten.com/careers/job-offers/">important notice</a> on our careers page for more information about our recruiting process.</strong></em></p> <p><strong>Compliance Notice: </strong>Alten USA is a federal contractor subject to the requirements of the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) and Executive Order 11246. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.</p> <p><strong>Drug Screening Requirement: </strong>As a federal contractor, Alten USA maintains a drug-free workplace. All candidates selected for employment will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screening as a condition of hire.</p></div>