Position Overview The
Senior Tooling Coordinator will manage and oversee the complete tooling lifecycle, supplier engagement, procurement processes, and cost-saving initiatives. This role ensures timely tooling completion, accurate invoicing, and effective communication across internal teams and suppliers. The specialist will also contribute to project management, capital appropriation tracking, and logistics coordination to support operational and financial objectives.
Responsibilities Tooling Completion - Maintain daily communication with suppliers regarding tooling schedules and progress.
- Drive reduction of PSR (Pending Supplier Response) to enhance program timelines.
- Prepare and present bi-weekly tooling completion updates during periodic review meetings.
- Generate and distribute weekly tooling status reports to relevant stakeholders.
Invoicing & Financial Management - Review and approve tooling-related invoices for final payment ensuring accuracy and compliance.
- Collaborate with Finance to monitor tooling spend and report monthly and quarterly forecasts.
- Track and report capital tooling expenditure, supporting the CAR (Capital Approval Request) process.
Tooling Design, Feasibility & Review - Lead cost validation, tooling lead time estimation, and provide budgetary guidance for tooling concepts (Frame & Attach, Hose & Tube Tooling).
- Conduct design and process reviews, providing DFM (Design for Manufacturability) and DFA (Design for Assembly) feedback.
- Coordinate tooling reviews with Readiness Supply Managers through PartTrak system.
- Oversee purchase order creation, processing, and invoice reconciliation for tooling orders.
Benchmarking & Supplier Collaboration - Share critical mathematical data with suppliers to support quoting for a range of tooling including hoods, cab-in-white, and brackets.
- Conduct on-site supplier visits to assess capability, refurbishment needs, scrap management, and inventory control.
- Capital Appropriation Management
- Identify and vet tooling projects, maintain CAR status tracker and manage quarterly capital spend tracking.
- Support webinars and communications to keep supply base informed on tooling initiatives.
Tool Moves & Logistics Coordination - Coordinate domestic and international tooling shipments with 3rd party logistics partners.
- Manage completion of commercial documentation including ECCN and HTS numbers.
- Maintain key logistics contacts and documentation for smooth tooling transportation.
Metrics & Cost Savings - Report monthly and year-to-date (YTD) metrics on purchase orders issued, amounts spent, and cost-saving initiatives.
- Manage and report on team cost savings, negotiating tooling cost reductions where applicable.
Project Management & Team Support - Lead and support tooling-related projects ensuring alignment with program timelines and goals.
- Assist team members with advanced Microsoft Suite tools and support development of PowerPoint presentations for management reviews and departmental updates.
Minimum Requirements - Bachelor's degree
- At least 2 years of technical project/program management experience
OR
OR
- At least 4 years of technical project/program management experience
Additional Requirements - Qualified candidates, excluding current employees, must be legally authorized on an unrestricted basis (US Citizen, Legal Permanent Resident, Refugee or Asylee) to be employed in the United States. We do not anticipate providing employment related work sponsorship for this position (e.g., H-1B status)
Desired Skills - Proven experience in tooling, procurement, or supply chain roles within manufacturing or automotive sectors preferred.
- Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interact with suppliers, finance, and internal teams.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook).
- Familiarity with tooling design principles (DFM/DFA) and capital appropriation processes is a plus.
- Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Benefits and Compensation We provide a competitive total rewards package which ensures job satisfaction both on and off the job. We offer market-based compensation, health benefits, 401(k) match, tuition assistance, EAP, legal insurance, an employee discount program, and more.
For this position, the expected salary range will be commensurate with the candidate's applicable skills, knowledge and experience.
You can learn more about our comprehensive benefits package at Overview
ABOUT TRATON With its brands Scania, MAN, International, and Volkswagen Truck & Bus, TRATON SE is the parent and holding company of the TRATON GROUP and one of the world's leading commercial vehicle manufacturers. The Group's product portfolio comprises trucks, buses, and light-duty commercial vehicles. "Transforming Transportation Together. For a sustainable world.": this intention underlines the Company's ambition to have a lasting and sustainable impact on the commercial vehicle business and on the Group's commercial growth.
ABOUT INTERNATIONAL From a one-man company built on the world-changing invention of the McCormick reaper in 1831, to the 15,000-person-strong company we are today, few companies can lay claim to a history like International. Based in Lisle, Illinois, International Motors, LLC* creates solutions that deliver greater uptime and productivity to our customers throughout the full operation of our commercial vehicles. We build International® trucks and engines and IC Bus® school and commercial buses that are as tough and as smart as the people who drive them. We also develop Fleetrite® aftermarket parts. In everything we do, our vision is to accelerate the impact of sustainable mobility to create the cleaner, safer world we all deserve. As of 2021, we joined Scania, MAN and Volkswagen Truck & Bus in TRATON GROUP, a global champion of the truck and transport services industry. To learn more, visit Motors, LLC is d/b/a International Motors USA in Illinois, Missouri, New Jersey, Ohio, Texas, and Utah.
EEO Statement We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
If you are a qualified individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to access the online application system or participate in the interview process due to your disability, please email to request assistance. Kindly specify Job Requisition Number / Job Title and Location in response. Otherwise, your request may not be considered.
