Nordex Group

Do you want to be part of an agile team where colleagueship truly matters?

As a global company, we interact with a variety of people and cultures. Integrity, Respect, Colleagueship and Ownership are the unifying force for all departments and regions around the world. It’s the individual that defines the team. And it’s the team that makes the difference. Join the #TEAMNORDEX and shape the future of energy with us.

POSITION SUMMARY

The role of Tooling Manager, PM directly supports the company’s mission to develop and deliver clean power plants that make 100% renewable energy a reality for the world. As the Tooling Manager, you will oversee tooling requirements for construction projects in North America, ensuring compliance with TSA agreements and managing tooling inventory and maintenance, while also collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to meet tooling demands and coordinating tool transportation and maintenance. The role also involves maintaining certifications, periodic maintenance, and inspections of available tooling in North America. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, SAP proficiency, logistics management experience, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with various stakeholders.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Take ownership of the tooling requirements related to the Turbine Supply Agreements, ensuring project tooling lists are accurately prepared and delivered on schedule.
• Coordinate assigned resources (internal and contractors) to manage any tooling related activity in the central warehouses.
• Identify necessary resources for central warehouses to ensure successful tooling management, including tooling returns and proper maintenances and certifications.
• Collaborate with Logistics department and coordinate necessary tooling shipping.
• Respond for spare part planning and inventory to support new construction projects.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders, including the Global Tooling Department and Region management.
• Support on departmental CAPEX budget creation and management.
• Collaborate with Sourcing department to identify local vendors for any tooling needs.
• Review and analyze potential contracts with third parties for tooling.
• Processes requisitions and ensure success of purchase order process for department necessities, addressing specific stakeholders responsible for purchasing, logistics, and receptions of requested goods and services.
• Evaluates new tooling needs and coordinate tooling requests based on installation manuals updates, and cost improvement initiatives.
• Provides tooling cost analysis (current, new and lost tooling)
• Identify risks and opportunities related to project planning and tooling.
• Monitoring the schedule of the construction / assembly process.
• As part of the Projects team, the Tooling Manager has direct communication with all the functions withing the PM community (PMs, Operations, Backoffice, others)

WHAT YOU HAVE

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or tools engineering preferred, combination of education and related experience will be considered.
• 2+ years of professional experience in comparable positions.
• Self-starting and ability to complete task with little direction
• Strong computer skills including advanced proficiency in MS office applications (i.e.: Word, Excel, Power Point, Share Point)
• Demonstrated successful interaction with internal and external stakeholders (teamwork)
• Prior experience as a Tooling or Logistics Specialist for different construction or energy contracts, such as multiple large-scale wind projects.
• Process development and/or technical writing experience
• Strong ability to read, interpret and understand drawings and schematics to develop procedures, validate work activity and ensure that risks are identified and mitigated.
• Prefer well rounded technical background and strong mechanical aptitude.
• Working understanding of cost accounting, budgeting, and contract implementation.
• Excellent organizational and proven teamwork skills.
• Proven track of resourcefulness and ingenuity in resolving project-based challenges.
• Demonstrated ability to plan several projects at once, prioritize work, meet deadlines, prepare reports, and generate best practice guidelines
• Fluency in English is mandatory. French, Spanish and German is a plus.
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs.
• Demonstrated ability/experience working in constantly changing environment
• Ability to travel domestic and international locations to project sites and on business as required (20% travel) and ability to obtain a passport.
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment physical administered by a medical examiner to ensure the ability to safely perform job functions and meet the physical demands of the position.
• Driving is an essential function of the job. Must possess a full valid driver’s license and be insurable under our auto insurance policy. This position will be subject to periodic driver’s abstract checks to confirm continued insurability.

Nordex places the highest priority on the safe operations of its business. As such, we are seeking a candidate who is committed to maintaining and promoting safety standards at all times. The ideal candidate must:

• Demonstrate a strong understanding of and commitment to safety protocols and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with all safety regulations and company policies.
• Proactively identify and mitigate potential safety hazards.
• Properly use applicable safety equipment, including but not limited to eye protection, hearing protectors, steel-toe boots, and hard hats. Loose-fitting clothes and jewelry are not permitted.
• Communicate effectively with team members and management to ensure a safe working environment.

Speak and understand English fluently to effectively communicate safety and job-related information, follow safety instructions, and collaborate with English-speaking supervisors and team members

We believe our employees are our greatest assets at Nordex. In addition to the opportunity to make our world a little more sustainable we offer you a total rewards program* designed to recognize and reward the dedication, hard work, and commitment of our team members. We are proud to offer a comprehensive package that aligns with our core values of Respect, Integrity, Colleagueship, and Ownership.

Financial Benefits

• Paid Time Off - Three (3) weeks accrued (120 hours)
• Medical & Pharmacy Insurance with multiple options to best meet your needs
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with Employer Contribution
• Flex Spending Account (FSA)
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Short-Term / Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• 401(k) with Employer Match
• Student Debt Repayment
• Tuition Reimbursement

Wellbeing, Family Planning, and Voluntary Benefits

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Parental Leave
• Calm Subscription
• Gym Membership Reimbursement
• Accident Insurance
• Legal Plans
• Spot Pet Insurance
• Auto and Home Insurance
• And much more…
• Offers may vary by location and eligibility.

Equal Opportunity:

Nordex adheres to a policy of equal employment opportunity and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

DEI:

We are committed to creating an environment and culture in which Diversity and Inclusion is recognized as a true opportunity and value for the organization. We welcome you to learn more by visiting this link: Diversity & Inclusion - Nordex SE