Tool Design Engineer III

LMI Aerospace - A Member of the Sonaca Group

. Responsible for the design of metal forming tools, including welding, EDM, and heat treat .

Posted 5/1/2026full-timeRemote • Montana • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $103,000 - $170,580 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Assembly

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Responsible for the design of metal forming tools, including welding, EDM, and heat treat
Additional tool types will include assembly fixtures, mechanical equipment, and some robotics
Must be able to take a design from concept to drawing release
Evaluates requirements to develop tool concepts
Develops complex tool and equipment specifications
Develops concepts for complex tools and equipment and can present alternative concepts
Ability to manipulate data sets such as conceptual tool design models and deliverable designs
Will create and modify tool designs
Develops and implements alternative methods and interim solutions for damaged or unsafe tools and equipment to meet functional requirements
Participates in tool/equipment try-outs to ensure requirements have been satisfied
Evaluates and develops/revises preventative maintenance requirements for tools
Responds to requests for review and evaluates ability to produce proposed design with respect to forming, machining, and finishing by using in-house or supplier provided processes to support customer specifications
Assists in determining methodology for assembly of components and evaluates part-features required to support the proposed product
Investigates, develops, and verifies feasibility of tool concepts
Incorporates safety, ergonomic, and regulatory requirements in tool designs
Works well under general supervision
Directs work of others and acts as a lead
Performs other duties as required

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in a related engineering field is preferred
Minimum of 10+ years of tooling experience in the Aerospace Industry or related field or the equivalent in training, education and experience
Advanced knowledge of Siemens NX and/or CATIA V5 CAD software as well as MS Office products

Benefits

Comp & perks

401(k) retirement savings plan with a percentage company-match contribution
Competitive wages
Paid holidays
Paid time off
Medical, dental, vision, life, and accidental insurance
Short-term disability
Long-term disability
Employee assistance plan — for access to counseling, consulting, and other community resources
Wellness program
Tuition assistance

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Hard Skills & Tools

metal forming tools designweldingEDMheat treattool specifications developmentdata manipulationpreventative maintenancetool concept feasibilitysafety requirements incorporationassembly methodology

Soft Skills

leadershipproblem-solvingcommunicationteam collaborationadaptabilityattention to detailcritical thinkingtime managementdecision makingsupervision

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in engineering