Spirit Defense - Entry-level Tool Engineer
Core
Design and support airplane manufacturing tools including access equipment, handling systems, test equipment, gauges, assembly jigs, and drill equipment for defense and space missions.
Role type
Entry-level Tool Engineer
Builds
Manufacturing tooling deliverables (master tooling, computer-generated tooling, flat pattern layouts) and digital database models for fabrication.
Domain
Aerospace manufacturing / Defense
Required skills
Stress analysis, mechanics of materials, structural analysis, numerical control (NC) data preparation, process improvement, cost studies, jig and fixturing methods, automated drilling systems, part handling, statistical process control
Preferred skills
3D printing, CAD (CATIA, NX, Siemens), structural analysis software (NASTRAN, PATRAN, FEMAP), SAP
Technologies
CATIA V5/V6, NX, 3DX, Siemens, NASTRAN, PATRAN, FEMAP, SAP
Responsibilities
Develop tool designs with concept, structural/mechanical analysis, and compliance definition; resolve fabrication process concerns; create detailed fabrication instructions and computer-generated models; monitor quality via statistical process control; interface with production and manufacturing engineering.
Seniority
Entry-level, hands-on IC