Sr. Tool Design Engineer

About magniX

Based in the beautiful Pacific Northwest, magniX builds solutions for the electric age, applying its aerospace-grade batteries, power electronics, power distribution, electric engines, and software to mission-critical applications across data centers, energy storage, defense, mobility, space, and aerospace. Built on an 800-volt architecture, magniX technology delivers industry-leading energy density, cycle life, and safety, and magniX electric engines have powered more than 200 flights across six different airframes, where the company remains the industry leader. As magniX extends its aerospace-grade standards into new markets, we are building a commercial organization to match, and are now ready to take our technology and products to market. Be part of a passionate team that is ushering in the electric age.

About the Role

The Sr. Tool Design Engineer is responsible for developing the tools, equipment and processes for the in-house manufacturing, assembly, and testing of electric propulsion systems for aerospace applications. The primary focus of this role is on New Product Introduction (NPI) from initial design stages through entry-into-service. This includes coordination with Design & Quality Engineering, using Solidworks to interpret models & drawings, and ultimately to design the required manufacturing, assembly, and testing tools. In addition, they are responsible for driving new technology and process improvement ideas to advance the company to be a world class manufacturing center. This is a hands-on role that works closely with assembly technicians throughout the NPI and production process and actively supports shop day-to-day execution. This role owns tooling and equipment; manufacturing process development, production documentation, and ERP manufacturing data are owned by the Manufacturing Engineer. Tooling programs span the full production ramp, progressing from manual first-article tooling to rate tooling with significant automation content as magniX industrializes toward higher production volumes, across multiple powertrain product lines. This position requires a candidate who can be productive on tooling concepts and designs with minimal onboarding.

Primary Responsibilities

• Design, procure, install, and validate tooling and equipment
• Propose, develop, and test effective automated, semi-automated, and manual systems, including the progression from manual first-article tooling to rate tooling with significant automation content
• Perform tolerance stack-up analysis and apply GD&T to ensure tooling holds critical assembly characteristics such as concentricity, runout, bearing fits, and rotor-to-stator air gap
• Participate in the design review process, including design for manufacturing and assembly
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues and delays in production
• Find ways to reduce assembly time/cost and improve quality through tooling or equipment
• Define, justify, and schedule the tooling and capital equipment investments required to support planned production rate increases
• Develop tooling cost estimates and lead times to support ROM program estimates and capital planning
• Manage tooling vendors and machine shops through quoting, fabrication, inspection, and acceptance
• Design inspection fixtures and gages in coordination with Quality, including support for gage R&R
• Collaborate with Design Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and Test teams

Required Qualifications

• B.S. in Mechanical Engineering
• 5 years of experience as a tooling design engineer (or similar role) in electric motors, aerospace manufacturing, or related industry