Spirit Defense - Mid-Level Tool Designer
Core
Design and support airplane manufacturing tools (access equipment, handling structures, test equipment, gauges, assembly jigs, drill equipment) for defense and space missions.
Role type
Mid-level tool designer (manufacturing engineering)
Builds
Master tooling, computer-generated tooling, flat pattern layouts, and digital database models for aircraft fabrication
Domain
Aerospace manufacturing / Defense
Required skills
Stress analysis, mechanics of materials, structural analysis, CAD (CATIA, NX), NC programming, jig and fixturing design, automated drilling systems, statistical process control, cost studies
Preferred skills
3D printing, composite assembly jig building, SAP, classical hand calculations, fatigue and deflection analysis
Technologies
CATIA V5/V6, NX, 3DX, Siemens, NASTRAN, PATRAN, FDA/FEMAP
Responsibilities
Develop tool designs including concept, structural/mechanical analysis, and definition; resolve fabrication concerns; create detailed fabrication instructions and computer-generated models; monitor quality via statistical process control; interface with production and external customers
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC
