Aerospace Tooling Project Manager

Groupe ADF; Kinston (NC); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Groupe ADF US LLC in Kinston, NC invites applications for a Tooling Project Coordinator to drive strategic aeronautical tooling projects for a major aerospace client. Reporting to the Operations Manager, you will lead multidisciplinary teams to translate technical needs into robust tooling designs and manage tenders, budgets and timelines.

The ideal candidate has a mechanical engineering background, 3+ years in industrial mechanical environments, and hands-on project management experience, with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related field.
• Minimum 3 years experience in an industrial mechanical environment.
• Experience with aeronautical tooling is a strong plus.
• Comfortable working in project mode (steering, planning, coordination).
• Hands-on, field-oriented mindset.
• Experience in project/technical management (planning, dashboards, leadership).
• Proven experience managing technical projects from A to Z.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership on aeronautical tooling projects from design review to qualification and acceptance.
• Analyze technical requirements and translate them into robust tooling solutions.
• Prepare, submit, and negotiate technical tenders.
• Prepare and launch projects with defined scope, planning, resources and organization.
• Lead project execution from start to finish, aligning with client expectations.
• Ensure tooling meets mechanical, dimensional and functional requirements.
• Coordinate internal teams and external stakeholders (clients, subcontractors, suppliers).
• Manage project lifecycle from start to finish including delivery and closure.
• Monitor and control project performance and manage resources.
• Oversee subcontractors and ensure compliance with technical and contractual requirements.
• Provide technical support and monitoring for subcontractors/suppliers.
• Support the definition and validation of acceptance procedures and technical documentation.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and quality standards (QHSE).
• Contribute to a positive and professional company image.

Skills

Project management

Planning & scheduling

Stakeholder coordination

Technical leadership

Aerospace tooling knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

Job description

Groupe ADF US LLC in Kinston, NC invites applications for a Tooling Project Coordinator to drive strategic aeronautical tooling projects for a major aerospace client. Reporting to the Operations Manager, you will lead multidisciplinary teams to translate technical needs into robust tooling designs and manage tenders, budgets and timelines.

The ideal candidate has a mechanical engineering background, 3+ years in industrial mechanical environments, and hands-on project management experience, with