Tooling Design Engineer

Job Description:

Design and Development:

Design fixtures gages and tooling to support the manufacturing process for aerospace hardware.

Utilize Siemens NX to create tooling designs and blueprints.

Collaborate with the manufacturing engineering team on project development and investigations related to tooling.

Assess tooling builds for internal production or outsourcing to tooling vendors; interact with tooling vendors as needed.

Work closely with the manufacturing engineering team to incorporate design changes or specifications.

Process Improvement:

Drive continuous process improvement initiatives adhering to safe work practices.

Implement measures to reduce costs enhance quality and increase throughput for both new and existing processes.

Maintain tooling blueprint storage location in compliance with customer policies and procedures.

Support and Collaboration:

Provide support on the shop floor.

Assist in the Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) process.

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelors degree and 2 or more years of experience in engineering manufacturing operations or quality environment; or an Associates degree and

4 or more years of experience in such fields; or in lieu of a degree 6 or more years of relevant experience.

Proven experience in crossfunctional project work.

Proficiency in 3D modeling/drafting software with preference given to

experience with Siemens NX.

Familiarity with Microsoft Office software including MS Word Excel PowerPoint and Outlook.

Understanding of GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing).

U.S. citizenship is required as access to information under this program/contract is restricted to U.S. citizens.

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelors degree in Engineering is preferred.

2 or more years of experience as a tool designer.

Ability to apply and interpret GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing).

Green Belt Certified.