Air Proprietary Experienced Tooling Engineer
Core
Lead the design, development, installation, and sustainment of complex production tooling, assembly systems, and special processing fixtures for aerospace programs.
Role type
Senior IC tooling engineer (aerospace)
Builds
Production tooling, jigs, fixtures, assembly aids, and automated tooling systems
Domain
Aerospace manufacturing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> physical/clinical work (tooling fabrication and installation)
Required skills
GD&T, tolerance analysis, 3D CAD (CATIA V5, Siemens NX, Creo, SolidWorks), FEA, manufacturing processes (machining, fabrication, welding, composites), metrology, supplier management
Preferred skills
Robotic tooling integration, automated fastening systems, Lean/Six Sigma, program management, strategic tooling leadership
Technologies
CATIA V5, Siemens NX, Creo, SolidWorks
Responsibilities
Lead conceptualization, detailed design, qualification, and release of advanced production tooling; Define tooling requirements and translate into specifications, 3D models, drawings, and BOMs; Perform tolerance stack-ups and GD&T assessments; Provide technical leadership for tooling fabrication and installation; Lead root cause analysis for tooling-related production issues; Drive tooling lifecycle management and configuration control; Integrate automated systems and robotic end-effectors into tooling; Mentor and develop junior engineers and technicians.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with mentorship responsibilities