Tool Management Specialist/Engineer

Are you a Tool Management Specialist/Engineer looking to join one of the top companies in the Software and Consumer Electronics industry?

Are you looking to further your career and grow?

Do you have experience in tools management, engineering, or IT support roles, ideally within a technical or manufacturing environment?

If you answered yes to those three questions, then apply today!

Acara Solutions seeks highly qualified candidates to work on-site with our client in Grapevine, TX. Interested?

Here's what you'd do:

• The Tools Management Specialist/Engineer oversees the selection, implementation, maintenance, and optimization of various engineering tools and software companies use.
• These tools may include design software, testing equipment, simulation platforms, and other technical resources crucial for the engineering department's operations.
• The role involves ensuring that tools are up to date, meet the needs of the engineering team, and are used efficiently to improve productivity and deliver high-quality outputs.
• Role responsibility is crucial for ensuring that the engineering department has access to the right tools and resources to complete tasks efficiently and meet company goals.
• Evaluate and recommend tools for design, simulation, testing, and other engineering functions based on the company's requirements.
• Assess existing tools to ensure they meet the evolving needs of the team and the organization.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in tools and technologies relevant to engineering processes.
• Lead the implementation of new tools, ensuring they integrate seamlessly with existing workflows, systems, and software.
• Coordinate with vendors and internal teams to install and configure engineering tools.
• Ensure smooth deployment of tools, including data migration, user access setup, and configuration.
• Oversee the routine maintenance of engineering tools, ensuring they remain functional and efficient.
• Troubleshoot technical issues with tools and resolve them on time.
• Provide technical support and training to end-users to ensure optimal tool usage.
• Continuously monitor and evaluate tools' performance to identify optimization opportunities.
• Implement improvements and upgrades to enhance tool efficiency, usability, and performance.
• Work with teams to identify and address pain points through better tool configuration or updates.
• Maintain comprehensive tools documentation, including their configurations, usage guidelines, and troubleshooting procedures.
• Track tool usage and generate reports on tool performance, cost-efficiency, and ROI (Return on Investment).
• Prepare reports for management and stakeholders on tool performance, issues, and improvement efforts.
• Work closely with engineering, IT, and procurement teams to ensure the tools meet technical and business needs.
• Participate in cross-department meetings to gather feedback and align tool capabilities with departmental goals.
• Ensure that tools support the broader organizational objectives, such as quality control, project timelines, and resource management.
• Ensure all tools adhere to industry standards, regulations, and security requirements.
• Implement best practices for data security and integrity while using engineering tools.
• Manage software licensing and compliance to avoid unauthorized tool use and ensure all licenses are current.
• Monitor tool-related expenses and help optimize costs by negotiating with vendors or selecting cost-effective solutions.
• Manage the budgeting process for tools and tool-related resources.
• Responsible for maintaining a positive work environment while supporting the company's culture.
• Responsible for fostering a healthy and safe work environment, focusing on the well-being of all associates.
• Maintains and strengthens internal, external customer, and supplier relationships. Communicates and works with all business partners.
• Ensures inventory management and allocation flow products through the warehouse in the most cost-efficient and productive manner.

Here's what you'll get:

Pay: $53K/year.

Hours: 40 hours/week.

Length: Direct Placement.

Sounds like a good fit?

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About Acara Solutions

Acara is a premier recruiting and workforce solutions provider-we help companies compete for talent. With a legacy of experience in various industries worldwide, we partner with clients, listen to their needs, and customize visionary talent solutions that drive desired business outcomes. We leverage decades of experience to deliver contingent staffing, direct placement, executive search, and workforce services worldwide.

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering or Civil Engineering, or Computer Science.
• Minimum of 3 years experience in tools management, engineering, or IT support roles, ideally within a technical or manufacturing environment.
• Minimum of 3 years experience in managing projects related to tool implementation, upgrades, or optimization.
• Minimum of 3 years experience in engineering tools and software (CAD, CAM, CAE, PLM, ERP systems) and in troubleshooting and tool optimization.

• Master's Degree.
• Certifications in tools management.
• Good analytical skills with the ability to diagnose and resolve technical issues efficiently.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for effective collaboration with cross-functional teams.
• High attention to detail, ensuring tools are correctly maintained and accurately documented.

Additional Information:

• Upon offer of employment, the individual will be subject to a background check and a drug screen.
• In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be needed to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the necessary employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
• The office and outside environmental conditions in the warehouse are hot in the summer and cold in the winter.
• Individuals may need to walk extensively while working and walking the facilities; reach over-shoulder heights; bend or stoop below the waist; repetitive wrist, hand, or finger movement; occasionally lifting to 25 pounds.