Aerospace Tool Designer

Aerospace Tool Designer

Join our innovative aerospace engineering team as an Aerospace Tool Designer, where you will play a vital role in designing and developing essential tools that support the manufacturing and assembly of aircraft structural components. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the creation of high-precision tooling solutions that ensure quality and efficiency in aerospace production.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and refine tools, jigs, fixtures, molds, and gauges used in aircraft manufacturing processes.
• Support the entire tooling lifecycle, from initial concept and design reviews to procurement, production implementation, and documentation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure tooling designs meet engineering specifications, safety standards, and production requirements.
• Conduct design reviews and modify tooling based on feedback and testing results.
• Maintain accurate documentation and configuration control for all tooling designs and revisions.
• Assist in troubleshooting tooling issues during production and implement improvements as needed.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, materials, and aerospace standards in English.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and communicate effectively.
• Knowledge of quality control and documentation procedures related to tooling.

We foster a collaborative and innovative work environment that values continuous improvement and professional growth. Our company offers competitive benefits and opportunities to advance your career in the dynamic aerospace industry.

Key Responsibilities

Tool Design & Modeling

• Develop detailed 3D models and 2D drawings for a wide range of aerospace tooling, including assembly jigs, fixtures, molds, and gauges.
• Design tooling solutions that support complex manufacturing and assembly challenges from concept through production.
• Ensure all tooling designs comply with applicable engineering requirements, technical specifications, and company design standards.

Software & Technology

• Utilize CAD software such as Siemens NX, CATIA V5, and/or SolidWorks to create, modify, and maintain tooling designs.
• Apply Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) principles to ensure accuracy, repeatability, and manufacturability.
• Coordinate with internal manufacturing teams and external tooling vendors to support fabrication, validation, and delivery of tooling (experience working with proven external tool designers and manufacturers is a strong plus).

Analysis, Quality & Compliance

• Apply basic structural analysis principles and conduct research to validate tooling concepts and designs.
• Ensure tooling meets quality, safety, ergonomic, and regulatory requirements.
• Incorporate Design for Manufacturability (DFM) principles to ensure tools can be produced efficiently and cost-effectively.
• Adhere to all company policies, safety standards, and applicable regulatory requirements.

Project & Process Management

• Manage the complete tooling design lifecycle, from concept development through release to production.
• Participate in and lead design reviews; provide constructive feedback to peers and stakeholders.
• Develop tooling usage instructions, maintenance plans, and evaluation criteria, including calibration and load-testing requirements.
• Support methodization and standardization of tooling and processes to improve product quality and reduce manufacturing cycle times.
• Collaboration & Communication
• Work closely with cross-functional teams including Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, and Quality.
• Communicate effectively with internal stakeholders and external vendors to ensure tooling requirements, schedules, and deliverables are met.
• Demonstrate strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and clear written and verbal communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, or a related field, with a minimum of four (4) years of aircraft tooling design experience.
• In lieu of a degree, a minimum of eight (8) years of directly related aircraft tooling design experience.
• Proven experience designing tooling for aerospace manufacturing or assembly environments is required.

This position involves exposure to projects and contracts subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). As a result, only U.S. Citizens or Permanent Residents (Green Card holders) are eligible for employment in this role. Applicants must meet these requirements to be considered.