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Tools Designer- Aerospace

Executive Alliance, Plainview, New York, United States, 11803

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Our client is seeking an

Aerospace Tool Designer,

to play a vital role in designing and developing essential tools that support the manufacturing and assembly of aircraft structural components. Job Function: Key Responsibilities: Design, develop, and refine tools, jigs, fixtures, molds, and gauges used in aircraft manufacturing processes. Support the entire tooling lifecycle, from initial concept and design reviews to procurement, production implementation, and documentation. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure tooling designs meet engineering specifications, safety standards, and production requirements. Conduct design reviews and modify tooling based on feedback and testing results. Maintain accurate documentation and configuration control for all tooling designs and revisions. Assist in troubleshooting tooling issues during production and implement improvements as needed. Knowledge of quality control and documentation procedures related to tooling. Develop detailed 3D models and 2D drawings for a wide range of aerospace tooling, including assembly jigs, fixtures, molds, and gauges. Design tooling solutions that support complex manufacturing and assembly challenges from concept through production. Ensure all tooling designs comply with applicable engineering requirements, technical specifications, and company design standards. Software & Technology Utilize CAD software such as Siemens NX, CATIA V5, and/or SolidWorks to create, modify, and maintain tooling designs. Apply Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) principles to ensure accuracy, repeatability, and manufacturability. Coordinate with internal manufacturing teams and external tooling vendors to support fabrication, validation, and delivery of tooling (experience working with proven external tool designers and manufacturers is a strong plus). Job Requirement: Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, or a related field, with a minimum of four (4) years of aircraft tooling design experience. In lieu of a degree, a minimum of eight (8) years of directly related aircraft tooling design experience. Proven experience designing tooling for aerospace manufacturing or assembly environments is required.

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