Tools Management Engineer

About the role

We are seeking a Tools Management Engineer to join a client in Grapevine, TX. This is a full-time, direct hire position. The role is 100% onsite. The Tools Management Specialist / Engineer is responsible for the strategic management, implementation, support, and optimization of engineering tools, software platforms, and technical resources that enable efficient product development and operational excellence. This role partners closely with Engineering, IT, Operations, Procurement, and external vendors to ensure engineering teams have access to reliable, secure, and cost-effective tools that support business objectives, innovation, and productivity. The ideal candidate combines technical expertise, project management skills, and a continuous improvement mindset to evaluate emerging technologies, enhance tool performance, and drive adoption of best practices across the organization.

Responsibilities

• Tool Strategy, Selection & Evaluation: Evaluate, recommend, and implement engineering tools, software applications, and technical solutions that support design, simulation, testing, manufacturing, and development activities; conduct needs assessments and gap analyses to align tool capabilities with business and engineering requirements; monitor industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices to identify opportunities for capability enhancement and innovation; develop business cases and recommendations for new tool investments and upgrades.
• Implementation & System Integration: Lead end-to-end deployment of new engineering tools and platforms, including planning, configuration, testing, and rollout; ensure seamless integration of engineering tools with existing systems, workflows, and enterprise applications; coordinate with internal stakeholders and external vendors to manage installations, upgrades, migrations, and system configurations; establish user access controls, security settings, and governance standards.
• Tool Administration, Maintenance & Support: Oversee ongoing administration, maintenance, and lifecycle management of engineering software and technical tools; troubleshoot system issues, investigate root causes, and implement corrective actions to minimize downtime; serve as the primary technical resource for tool-related support requests and escalations; develop and deliver user training programs to maximize adoption and effective utilization.
• Continuous Improvement & Optimization: Monitor tool performance, user adoption, and operational effectiveness through metrics and feedback; identify opportunities to improve system functionality, automate processes, and increase engineering productivity; collaborate with engineering teams to optimize workflows, configurations, and integrations; drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance user experience and business outcomes.
• Documentation & Analytics: Maintain accurate documentation, including system configurations, operating procedures, user guides, and troubleshooting resources; track software utilization, licensing compliance, operational performance, and return on investment (ROI); generate reports and dashboards that provide visibility into tool