Inert Tool Engineer (Level V)
Core
Design, fabricate, and validate tooling and equipment for manufacturing solid rocket motors, focusing on inert operations, composite winding, and bonding.
Role type
Senior IC mechanical/aerospace tooling engineer
Builds
Precision tooling, fixtures, jigs, and gauges for aerospace propulsion programs
Domain
Defense, national security, aerospace propulsion (solid rocket motors)
Required skills
Solid rocket motor tooling design, composite case winding, compression molding, GD&T (ASME Y14.5), Finite Element analysis, CAD (SolidWorks/NX), stress analysis, supplier quality management, MES/CMMS implementation
Preferred skills
Missile Defense Agency (MDA) program support, load motor tooling design, automation tooling design
Technologies
SolidWorks, NX, MES, CMMS, EAM
Responsibilities
Manage tooling projects from concept to fabrication; develop and review manufacturing processes; create detailed design documentation and CAD models; perform stress analysis and inspect tool configuration; support continuous improvement and supplier base development; mentor junior designers
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
