Tooling Coordinator
Core
Coordinate tooling programs from concept through production launch, acting as the primary liaison between engineering, manufacturing, suppliers, and program management to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery.
Role type
Tooling Coordinator (Project Coordination)
Builds
Tooling projects, prototypes, and production launches for aerospace, automotive, and medical device clients.
Domain
Manufacturing operations, tooling fabrication, and product development.
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Project coordination, supplier communication, schedule management, tooling fabrication knowledge, procurement support, risk monitoring, documentation management, stakeholder management, Microsoft Excel, SharePoint, reporting.
Preferred skills
Power BI, tooling procurement processes, engineering change management, manufacturing drawings, CAD systems (CATIA/SolidWorks), PMP/CAPM certification, metal fabrication/machining/injection molding experience.
Technologies
Microsoft Excel, SharePoint, Power BI, CATIA, SolidWorks
Responsibilities
Manage tooling project timelines, milestones, and deliverables; coordinate activities between engineering, manufacturing, purchasing, and suppliers; track supplier RFQs, quotations, lead times, and delivery schedules; follow up on tooling status and manufacturing progress; track engineering change requests and communicate to stakeholders; schedule and facilitate tooling reviews and supplier meetings; support tooling sourcing and supplier selection; monitor project risks and escalate issues; maintain tooling documentation and project data in SharePoint; develop tooling dashboards and status reports; track prototype tooling and production launch readiness; support manufacturing teams during tooling installation and qualification; ensure engineering approvals and project gates are completed on time; assist with continuous improvement initiatives.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC
