Tooling Engineer

Intergalactic, now a part of Unison, a GE Aerospace Company, is a team of engineers, technologists, designers, mathematicians, and problem solvers committed to reviving the no-boundaries mentality in aerospace. We are a distributed team of the nation’s best talent.

About the role

The Tooling Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining tools, fixtures, jigs, and related equipment that support manufacturing and assembly operations. This role ensures tooling enables safe, high-quality, repeatable, and cost-effective production while providing direct technical support to the shop floor.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and support tooling solutions to enable safe, efficient, and repeatable manufacturing processes.
• Collaborate with production, quality, design, and supply chain teams to identify tooling needs and implement effective solutions.
• Apply sound engineering principles to tooling concepts and designs, including consideration of GD&T, tolerancing, and basic mechanical/stress requirements.
• Support tooling development through manufacturing process knowledge, including machining, fabrication, and related production methods.
• Drive structured problem-solving and root cause analysis using tools such as 5-Why and fishbone methodology.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities to enhance safety, quality, delivery, and cost.
• Help establish and maintain standard work and support lean manufacturing practices within the production environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 3–5 years of experience in tooling, manufacturing engineering, or mechanical design within a production environment.
• Proficiency with CAD software such as NX, CATIA, SolidWorks, or similar platforms.
• Strong understanding of GD&T, tolerancing, and basic mechanical/stress considerations.
• Knowledge of machining, fabrication, and other manufacturing processes.
• Experience with structured problem-solving and root cause analysis methodologies.
• Effective communication skills, with the ability to work cross-functionally across production, quality, design, and supply chain teams.

Qualifications

• Experience in aerospace, high-precision, or other highly regulated manufacturing environments.
• Exposure to lean manufacturing, continuous improvement (Kaizen), and standard work practices.
• Familiarity with PFMEA or similar risk analysis methods.
• Experience working with automation, PLC-controlled equipment, or advanced manufacturing technologies.
• Strong safety focus in tooling concepts and designs.
• Quality mindset with a bias toward robust, repeatable solutions.
• Customer-focused approach in supporting internal customers, including operators, production leaders, and program teams.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Continuous improvement mindset, with a willingness to challenge the status quo.

Additional Information

This position is on-site in St. George, Utah. GE Aerospace will not sponsor individuals for employment visas for this job opening. This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information; employment is contingent upon proving U.S. Person status (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, asylee, or refugee). Relocation assistance is provided.