Lead and develop a team of tooling engineers, providing technical guidance, mentorship, and performance management.
Read and interpret engineering drawings and manufacturing requirements to guide tooling strategy and design that produces conforming hardware.
Take full ownership of tooling engineering deliverables, serving as the primary technical authority from initial concept through production implementation.
Develop a comprehensive understanding of product design, functionality, and manufacturing requirements to ensure tooling solutions support product performance and quality objectives.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including design engineering, manufacturing engineering, quality, production, and suppliers to ensure successful program execution.
Oversee the development of clear, comprehensive tooling documentation including design specifications, assembly instructions, and maintenance procedures.
Ensure documentation effectively bridges engineering intent with shop floor execution.
Manage tooling budgets, schedules, and resource allocation to meet program commitments.
Establish and maintain tooling standards, best practices, and design guidelines.
Participate in and lead continuous improvement initiatives and contribute to the development of organizational best practices.
Provide design for manufacturability feedback with emphasis on tooling requirements and constraints.
Design and implement process improvements to enhance tooling effectiveness, productivity, quality, and cost-efficiency.
Manage relationships with external tooling suppliers and vendors.
Ensure compliance with safety regulations and quality standards for all tooling operations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 9 years of prior relevant experience.
Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience.
In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior related experience.
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
Graduate degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field.
7+ years of tooling engineering experience.
Previous experience managing a tooling engineering group or team.
ASME Y14.5 GD&T certification or equivalent advanced training.
Experience with tooling design and manufacturing support for space hardware or aerospace applications.
Experience working within ERP systems such as Oracle or SAP.
Experience working within PLM software to manage tooling designs, assemblies, and documentation.
Proficiency in tooling design principles, machining, GD&T, fixture design, and assembly processes.
Experience with advanced manufacturing technologies including additive manufacturing, composite tooling, and automated assembly fixtures.
Experience with process optimization, lean manufacturing, and Six Sigma methodologies.
Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex tooling and manufacturing issues.
Strong leadership skills with demonstrated ability to build and develop high-performing teams.
Effective communication and interpersonal skills with ability to influence across organizational levels.
Proficiency in additional CAD software (SolidWorks, CATIA) and other relevant engineering tools.
Experience with FEA and tooling analysis software.
Knowledge of industry standards and regulations related to tooling design and manufacturing processes.
Project management experience and familiarity with project management tools.
Experience managing supplier relationships and external tooling vendors.

Benefits

health and disability insurance
401(k) match
flexible spending accounts
EAP
education assistance
parental leave
paid time off
company-paid holidays

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools

tooling engineeringtooling designmanufacturing supportGD&Tfixture designassembly processesadditive manufacturingcomposite toolingprocess optimizationlean manufacturing

Soft Skills

leadershipproblem-solvingcommunicationinterpersonal skillsmentorshipperformance managementcollaborationinfluencecontinuous improvementresource allocation

Certifications

Bachelor's DegreeGraduate DegreeASME Y14.5 GD&T certification