Tooling Design Engineer

Responsibilities

• Tooling & Jig Design
• Design and develop production jigs, fixtures, and tooling using CATIA in accordance with design standards
• Translate product design requirements into manufacturable and reliable tooling solutions
• Create 3D models, 2D drawings, and complete technical documentation for tooling release
• Ensure tooling designs support dimensional accuracy, repeatability, and production rate objectives
• Manufacturing Support
• Provide hands-on engineering support to the manufacturing floor during tooling installation, tryouts, and ramp-up
• Troubleshoot tooling-related issues affecting safety, quality, delivery, or cost
• Implement tooling modifications and improvements based on production feedback and performance data
• Support measurement systems and tooling alignment to ensure product conformity
• Continuous Improvement
• Analyze tooling performance and identify opportunities to improve ergonomics, cycle time, reliability, and maintainability
• Participate in Lean / continuous improvement activities (Kaizen, problem-solving workshops, root cause analysis)
• Support standardization and reuse of tooling solutions where applicable
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Quality, and Maintenance teams
• Interface with suppliers and internal tool shops for tooling fabrication, validation, and acceptance testing
• Support tooling procurement activities including specifications, supplier technical reviews, and acceptance testing
• Compliance & Documentation
• Ensure tooling designs comply with processes, quality standards, and regulatory requirements
• Maintain accurate configuration control, BOMs, and engineering change documentation
• Support audits, reviews, and continuous compliance with safety and quality standards

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field
• 3+ years of experience in tooling, jig, or fixture design within a manufacturing environment
• Strong proficiency in CATIA (V5 and/or 3DEXPERIENCE)
• Solid understanding of GD&T, mechanical design principles, and manufacturing processes

Preferred Qualifications

• Aerospace manufacturing experience
• Knowledge of composite or metallic aircraft structures
• Experience with tooling validation, measurement systems, and first article inspections (FAI)
• Exposure to Lean Manufacturing or continuous improvement methodologies