Tooling Coordinator I (Full Time)
Department: All Openings, Manufacturing - Experienced

Position Summary:

Provides organizational and administrative support to the tooling department as well as cross-functional

teams as needed. Contacts suppliers to resolve issues such as invoicing, not receiving product, and cost

differences. Generates, prints, and creates tooling work orders in LN and EAM. Generates, maintains,

and receives in purchase orders. Uses IntelAgree software to submit forms to new suppliers such as:

NDA’s, new supplier information form, ACH form and provide information to sourcing and accounting

teams. Interfaces with Piper Aircraft suppliers and uphold Piper Aircraft’s values. Maintains a strong

understanding of manufacturing processes and tooling systems, and ability to work effectively with

cross-functional teams to ensure efficient and effective production.

Essential Job Functions

Generate, print, assign, and create EAM ticket for department work orders as requested by

method’s engineering and tooling organization.

Maintain assets in EAM including creation of PM schedules.

File tooling scrap forms, remove tool numbers within LN and EAM.

Notifies manufacturing engineering and production planning when tool is completed.

Close and file completed work orders into record retention system.

Maintain tool locations by keying locations into LN database.

Perform administrative tasks in areas such as requesting quotes, ordering, and maintaining shop

supplies.

Send required paperwork via IntelAgree or email for new supplier forms.

Prepares, tracks, and maintain purchase orders and/or CEAs as required.

Receives in purchase orders and ties invoices to each one.

Contacts suppliers with issues such as invoicing, not receiving product, and cost differences.

Answers accounting questions on purchase orders.

Reviews B.I. report to see what tools can be capitalized monthly.

Provides accounting with monthly accruals.

Work with cross-functional teams, including engineering, production, and quality.

Assist with delivering tools to the production floor and assign location.

Assists with reviewing and research past due work orders and follows up with proper personnel

to close out work orders.

Perform other duties as assigned.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function

satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability

required.

Education and Experience:

Associates Degree in related field preferred; or minimum high school or general education

degree (GED) with one to three years related experience required or equivalent education and

experience, in lieu of degree.

Related Tooling Coordinator Experience Requirements:

o Tooling Coordinator I: ≤ 1 year of supply chain experience in a general aviation,

aerospace or manufacturing environment

o Tooling Coordinator II: 3 – 5 years of supply chain experience in general aviation,

aerospace or manufacturing environment.

Physical Demands

Demonstrates physical and functional ability to perform full anatomical range of motion to accomplish tasks. Evidence of visual and aural acuity and finger and hand dexterity to operate job specific equipment. Can withstand long periods of sitting, standing and/or constant walking. Ability to lift and carry up to 35 lbs. Other physical requirements include the ability to occasionally bend, kneel, crouch, twist, balance and reach above, out, and below.

Mental Demands

Knowledge of Microsoft Office suite, IntelAgree, LN, EAM, AS9100, ITAR, and lean manufacturing.

Ability to foster collaborative relationships, to work well under pressure, to organize and synthesize new information, and prioritize tasks.

Possesses critical thinking, analytical skills and flexibility. Ability to multi-task. Required detailed attention to work in an environment where interruptions need to be controlled. Demonstrates sensitivity to customer needs and expectations.

Strong team leadership, organizational and motivational skills, problem solving skills, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office products. Knowledge of tooling and basic shop practices.

Working Conditions

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those the employee encounters while performing the functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to both office and plant environments. May be exposed to odors, chemical agents, dust, fumes, gases, sharp objects, hazardous or moving equipment, wet slippery floors, and extremes in temperature and humidity.

Interacts regularly with various staff and employees, and occasionally with vendors, suppliers, community members and regulatory agency representatives.

Overtime is required when necessary.

Operational Excellence

Supports all operational excellence initiatives ensuring full participation in all department services, continuous improvement efforts, and training programs.

Quality Assurance

Maintains a safe, orderly working environment including FOD compliance.

Ensures adherence to Piper Aircraft, Inc. corporate compliance policies.

Adheres to organization and department policies and procedures.

Compliance

Responsible for ensuring compliance with laws, rules and regulations appropriate to job function.

Comply with all organizational policies and standards regarding ethical business practices.

Work ethically and with integrity; upholds organizational values.

Maintains compliance with company safety policies and procedures, OSHA, and EPA regulations including Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), behaviors, physical space and hazardous waste disposal procedures.

Communicates Effectively

Effective communicator with strong interpersonal skills who understands how to develop and maintain external supplier and internal customer relations in both written and oral form.

Maintain a high level of professionalism at all times during direct contact with employees, suppliers, and customers.

Decision Quality

Makes good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving on-time with deliverables.

Optimizes Work Processes

Knows and contributes the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement.

Attention to Detail

Takes responsibility for a thorough, accurate, and detailed method of completing work tasks.

Drives Results

Overcomes adversity, consistently achieving quality results - even under demanding deadlines and unexpected operating circumstances.

Teamwork

Interacts, partners, and collaborates effectively with others, positively contributing to overall department and organizational deliverables and results.