Tooling Engineer, Sentry
Core
Designing, developing, and deploying fixtures, jigs, gauges, and specialized tooling for high-quality, repeatable production of advanced defense hardware systems.
Role type
Tooling Engineer
Builds
Fixtures, jigs, gauges, and assembly aids for Sentry defense products
Domain
Defense technology / Manufacturing engineering
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering degree, 5+ years in tooling/manufacturing engineering, fixture/jig/gauge design and validation, tooling materials selection, machining processes, tolerance analysis, GD&T (ASME Y14.5), metrology principles, CAD software proficiency (SolidWorks, NX), tooling validation methodologies (Gauge R&R, First Article Inspection), tooling configuration management
Preferred skills
Military/defense tooling design, challenging assembly requirements (precision optics, RF systems), pneumatic/hydraulic/electromechanical actuated fixtures, machining/3D printing/sheet metal fabrication, poka-yoke/lean manufacturing, tooling for prototype to high-volume production, automation/robotics integration, PLM/ERP systems (JIRA, Teamcenter, Oracle), MES, calibration programs
Technologies
SolidWorks, NX, PDM/PLM systems, MES
Responsibilities
Lead tooling development from concept through production, own tooling design execution and supplier coordination, develop detailed tooling design documentation, partner with cross-functional teams to ensure tooling feasibility, apply DFM/DFA and Value Engineering principles, create and maintain 3D CAD models and BOMs, support prototype builds and production ramp, lead root cause analysis for tooling issues, drive cost savings and cycle time reduction, research new materials and automation technologies, collaborate with machine shops and suppliers, standardize tooling documentation
Seniority
Mid-Senior, hands-on IC