Tooling Project Engineer

Groupe ADF; Mobile (AL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

ADF US LLC in Mobile, AL, seeks a Tooling Project Coordinator to lead strategic aeronautical tooling projects for a key aerospace client. You will drive design reviews, qualification, and acceptance while coordinating internal teams and external stakeholders.

The role requires a mechanical engineering background with at least 5 years in industrial mechanics, plus strong planning and leadership skills. On-site role with emphasis on QHSE compliance and client relations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related field.
• Minimum 5 years experience in an industrial mechanical environment.
• Experience with aeronautical tooling is a strong plus.
• Comfortable working in project mode (planning and coordination).
• Hands-on, field-oriented mindset.
• Experience in project/technical management (planning, dashboards, leadership of a team).
• 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 specifications, and translate them into robust tooling solutions.
• Contribute to the preparation, submission, and negotiation of technical tenders.
• Prepare and launch projects, defining scope, planning, resources, and organization.
• Ensuring 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 + Manage resources.
• Supporting the definition and validation of acceptance procedures and technical documentation.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and quality standards (QHSE).
• Contributing to a positive and professional company image.

Skills

Project management

Mechanical engineering

Leadership

Planning

Budgeting

Client relationships

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related field

Job description

As part of our subsidiary ADF US LLC based in Mobile, AL, you will take on a central role as Tooling Project Coordinator, driving strategic aeronautical tooling projects for one of our key aerospace clients in a dynamic and highly technical environment.

What we offer ?

Reporting to Operations manager, your main responsibilities will include:

• Provide technical leadership on aeronautical tooling projects, from design review to qualification and acceptance
• Analyze technical requirements and specifications, and translate them into robust tooling solutions
• Contribute to the preparation, submission, and negotiation of technical tenders
• Prepare and launch projects, defining scope, planning, resources, and organization
• Ensuring 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 + Manage resources
• Supporting the definition and validation of acceptance procedures and technical documentation
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and quality standards (QHSE)
• Contributing to a positive and professional company image

Your Profile :

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related field
• Minimum 5 years experience in an industrial mechanical environment
• Experience with aeronautical tooling is a strong plus
• Comfortable working in project mode (sensitive to steering / planning / coordination)
• Hands-on, field-oriented mindset
• Experience in project / technical management (planning, dashboards, position as functional leader of a team, mastery of quality/cost/deadline concepts)
• Proven experience managing technical projects from A to Z

Be able to :

• Ability to anticipate technical issues and drive effective engineering solutions
• Analyze technical needs and participate in the search for innovative tooling design ideas
• Build strong client relationships and manage contractual aspects (including technical aspects)
• Manage budgets and cost estimations
• Allocate human and material resources efficiently
• Participate in the management of calls for tender in the pre-sales phase, with a technical lens