Tooling Design Engineer
Core
Designing and setting up manufacturing tooling, assembly fixtures, and manufacturing aids for large, complex primary structures of all-electric eVTOL aircraft.
Role type
Tooling Design Engineer
Builds
Assembly fixtures, tooling for trim/drill/assembly operations, and manufacturing aids for eVTOL aircraft production.
Domain
Aerospace / eVTOL manufacturing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
3D CAD modeling and surfacing, Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T), composite part design understanding, material properties and allowables knowledge, fabrication and assembly skills, problem-solving in prototype environments, design for manufacturability and error-proofing.
Preferred skills
NX CAD software proficiency, laser tracker operation, dimensional inspection equipment usage, composites equipment operation, 3D printing, small CNC router operation, Fibersim or Composite Workbench usage.
Technologies
NX, laser trackers, dimensional inspection equipment, 3D printers, small CNC routers, Fibersim, Composite Workbench
Responsibilities
Design tooling for trim, drill, and assembly operations; create CAD files and drawings for assembly fixtures; set up and dimensionally inspect assembly fixturing; create design review presentations and analysis reports; suggest design changes to improve manufacturability and efficiency; interface with manufacturing engineers, design engineers, and shop floor personnel.
Seniority
Mid-to-Senior level (7+ years experience)