Tooling Project Lead - Mechanical Engineering

Alten USA; Mobile (AL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

ALTEN Technology USA seeks a Tool Technology Engineer to lead tooling projects in an advanced industrial setting. You will drive design reviews, coordinate cross‑functional teams, manage budgets and schedules, and ensure mechanical, dimensional, and performance requirements are met.

The role requires hands‑on engineering expertise, strong project management, and excellent stakeholder communication to deliver customer‑focused tooling solutions while upholding safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• Minimum of 3 years in an industrial mechanical environment.
• Experience managing technical projects from concept to completion.
• Experience with tooling design, development, validation, and implementation.
• Ability to manage budgets, scope, and timelines.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership for tooling projects from design review to closure.
• Lead project planning, scope definition, scheduling, risk assessment, and organization.
• Manage tooling projects from initiation through delivery within budget and timelines.
• Coordinate cross‑functional teams and suppliers to meet specs and quality.
• Develop and negotiate technical proposals and tenders.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and environmental standards.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional leadership

Budget management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Leadership

Analytical & problem-solving

Field-oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

ALTEN Technology USA seeks a Tool Technology Engineer to lead tooling projects in an advanced industrial setting. You will drive design reviews, coordinate cross‑functional teams, manage budgets and schedules, and ensure mechanical, dimensional, and performance requirements are met.

The role requires hands‑on engineering expertise, strong project management, and excellent stakeholder communication to deliver customer‑focused tooling solutions while upholding safety and quality standards.