Tooling Program Coordinator: Cross-Functional Launch Lead

ALTEN Technology USA; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

ALTEN Technology USA is seeking a highly organized Tooling Coordinator to support tooling programs from concept through production launch. This role acts as the central liaison between engineering, manufacturing, suppliers, purchasing, and program management to ensure tooling projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to quality standards.

The ideal candidate will have experience coordinating tooling or manufacturing projects, managing schedules and supplier communications, and tracking

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Manufacturing, Engineering, Industrial Technology, Business, Project Management, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience coordinating tooling, manufacturing, engineering, or production-related projects.
• Experience working in tooling manufacturing, automotive, aerospace, industrial manufacturing, or similar environment.
• Strong project coordination or project management experience.
• Experience managing supplier communications, schedules, and project deliverables.
• Strong understanding of tooling fabrication, manufacturing processes, and production environments.
• Experience supporting tooling launches, prototype builds, or manufacturing implementation projects.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, SharePoint, and project tracking tools.
• Experience creating and maintaining project reports, dashboards, and status updates.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update tooling project trackers, schedules, and engineering request status reports.
• Monitor tooling program milestones and ensure projects remain on schedule.
• Coordinate activities between engineering, manufacturing, purchasing, and suppliers.
• Track supplier RFQs, quotations, lead times, and tooling delivery schedules.
• Follow up with suppliers regarding tooling status, manufacturing progress, and open action items.
• Track engineering change requests and communicate changes to suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Schedule and facilitate tooling reviews, supplier meetings, project updates, and engineering discussions.
• Support tooling sourcing, procurement, and supplier selection activities.
• Monitor project risks, identify roadblocks, and escalate issues when necessary.
• Maintain tooling documentation, engineering records, supplier files, and project data within SharePoint and related systems.
• Develop and maintain tooling dashboards, status reports, and Power BI reporting.
• Track prototype tooling, validation activities, and production launch readiness.
• Support manufacturing teams during tooling installation, qualification, and launch activities.
• Ensure engineering approvals, documentation releases, and project gates are completed on time.
• Assist with continuous improvement initiatives related to tooling processes and program execution.
• Coordinate multiple tooling projects simultaneously while maintaining clear communication with stakeholders.

Skills

Project coordination

Stakeholder management

Excel

SharePoint

Power BI

Communication

Organizational skills

Scheduling

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in related field

Tools

CATIA

SolidWorks

CAD data review

Job description

ALTEN Technology USA is seeking a highly organized Tooling Coordinator to support tooling programs from concept through production launch. This role acts as the central liaison between engineering, manufacturing, suppliers, purchasing, and program management to ensure tooling projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to quality standards.

The ideal candidate will have experience coordinating tooling or manufacturing projects, managing schedules and supplier communications, and tracking