Tool Management Center Specialist

Collins Aerospace; Oakville; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

Collins Aerospace in Oakville, Canada, is hiring a Tool Management Center Specialist reporting to the Manager Industrial Engineering and Ops Strategy. You will manage tooling in the machine shop, support new machining processes, and set up tooling packages to enable efficient production.

The role is onsite at the Oakville facility with a 4-day, 10-hour shift pattern. Candidates typically hold a university degree with at least 2 years of relevant tooling experience and are proficient in SAP,

Qualifications

• University degree or equivalent experience.
• Experience reading blueprints and engineering drawings.
• Experience with SAP or other ERP systems.
• Experience managing relationships with vendors.
• Proficiency with Excel, Outlook and Word.

Responsibilities

• Manage changes, repairs and improvements to existing tooling Zoller data.
• Support the development of new machining processes and modify existing processes.
• Support the setup of tooling packages for the machine shop.
• Drive Continuous Improvement efforts in tooling.
• Investigate tooling options for machining processes.
• Develop special design tools and sign off on custom tooling.
• Liaise with vendors to procure tools for the machine shop.
• Ability to 3D design in Catia V5 or NX.
• Track and implement cost savings ideas for tooling.

Skills

Blueprint interpretation

Vendor management

Microsoft Office

Education

University degree or equivalent

Tools

Catia V5

NX

SAP

ERP systems

Job description

Location: CA-ON-OAKVILLE-1400 ~ 1400 S Service Rd W ~ 1400 SERVICE

Date Posted: 2026-08-26 Country: Canada Location: CA-ON-OAKVILLE-1400 ~ 1400 S Service Rd W ~ 1400 SERVICE Position Role Type: Onsite

At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world.

Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

In this position you will be reporting to the Manager Industrial Engineering and Ops Strategy. As the Tool Management Center Specialist, you will be responsible for managing new and existing tooling in order to support the Machine Shop.

Work Shift: Monday -Thursday, 4 days of 10 hour shifts (6:00 am - 4:00 pm). This role is working onsite at Oakville facility - ON.

Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role.

Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.

At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibility. And the bonds we form – with our customers and with each other – propel us all higher, again and again.

Our Advanced Structures team leverages advanced materials and additive manufacturing to develop complex interior and exterior solutions. These solutions ensure structural integrity of the aircraft, help aircraft take off and land, stay trim in the air, move forward, carry cargo and conduct rescues. We delight our customers with superior products and best-in-class service. Our global team is committed to continuous improvement – we work hard to make our solutions lighter-weight, stronger and more technically advanced, so that plane travel can be safer, more affordable, and more sustainable in the years to come. We are looking for the best and brightest to fly and land with us!

WE ARE REDEFINING AEROSPACE.

The salary range for this role is 65,000 CAD - 107,800 CAD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills. RTX offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical and dental coverage, disability benefits, a retirement savings program, and tuition assistance through RTX’s Employee Scholar Program. Eligibility for specific benefits is based on factors such as position level, employment type (e.g., temporary or permanent), and business unit, and will be discussed during the hiring process. Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance. This job posting is for an existing position vacancy.

RTX adheres to the principles of equal employment. All qualified applications will be given careful consideration without regard to ethnicity, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

What You Will Do

• Manage changes, repairs and improvements to existing tooling Zoller data.
• Support the developing of new machining processes and modifying existing machining processes/practices.
• Support the setup of tooling packages for the machine shop.
• Managing the Continuous Improvement efforts in tooling.
• Investigating tooling that is available for machining processes.
• Developing special design tools and signing off on custom tooling.
• Dealing with vendors in order to purchase various tools for the machine shop.
• Ability to 3D Design in one of the following software – Catia V5, NX.
• Track and implement cost savings ideas for Tooling and track tooling performance

Qualifications We Require

• Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 2 years of prior relevant experience.
• Experience in reading and interpreting blueprints and engineering drawings.
• Previous experience using SAP or other related ERP systems.
• Previous experience in managing relationships with vendors.
• Experience in using Excel, Outlook and Word software.
• A successful candidate must meet all requirements under ITAR and CGD

Qualifications We Prefer

• Certified and Licensed Machinist or Tool & Die Maker.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with maintaining, troubleshooting Pre-setters (Zoller).
• Basic Knowledge for machine connectivity, chip string for RFID.