Tools Management Specialist

Ultimate Staffing is seeking a Tools Management Specialist for our client in Grapevine, TX. This role is 100% onsite. This is a full-time, direct hire position with a starting salary of $50K-$53K based on experience.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Tool Selection & Evaluation:

• 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.

2. Implementation & Integration:

• Lead the implementation of new tools, ensuring they integrate seamlessly with existing workflows, systems, and software.
• Coordinate with vendors and internal teams for the installation and configuration of engineering tools.
• Ensure smooth deployment of tools, including data migration, user access setup, and configuration.

3. Tool Maintenance & Support:

• Oversee the routine maintenance of engineering tools, ensuring they remain functional and efficient.
• Troubleshoot technical issues with tools and resolve them in a timely manner.
• Provide technical support and training to end-users to ensure optimal tool usage.

4. Tool Optimization:

• Continuously monitor and evaluate the performance of tools to identify opportunities for optimization.
• Implement improvements and upgrades to enhance tool efficiency, usability, and performance.
• Work with teams to identify pain points and address them through better tool configuration or updates.

5. Documentation & Reporting:

• Maintain comprehensive documentation of tools, 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.

6. Collaboration with Cross-Functional Teams:

• Work closely with engineering, IT, and procurement teams to ensure that 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.

7. Compliance & Security:

• Ensure that 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 up to date.

8. Cost Management:

• 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.

9. Team Leadership

• 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 flows product through the warehouse in the most cost efficient and productive manner.
  

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. For unincorporated Los Angeles county, to the extent our customers require a background check for certain positions, the Company faces a significant risk to its business operations and business reputation unless a review of criminal history is conducted for those specific job positions.