Tool Designer
Location: North Berwick, ME / Columbus, GA & Middletown, CT
About the Role
We are seeking a motivated Tool Designer to support aerospace manufacturing operations by developing and improving precision tooling solutions. This role plays a critical part in enabling the production of complex engine components by ensuring tooling designs meet stringent engineering, quality, and operational requirements.
You’ll work closely with cross-functional teams including Manufacturing Engineering, Operations, and Quality to bring tooling concepts from design through implementation on the shop floor.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and develop tooling solutions to support aerospace manufacturing and assembly processes
- Interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and manufacturing plans to determine tooling requirements
- Create detailed tooling designs, layouts, and supporting documentation
- Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineers and shop floor teams to troubleshoot and resolve tooling-related issues
- Support tool validation, tryouts, and implementation to ensure readiness for production
- Prepare cost estimates and coordinate with vendors for fabrication, sourcing, and lead times
- Utilize systems such as SAP (or similar) to manage tooling records, updates, and tracking
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on tooling performance, quality, and efficiency
- Ensure compliance with aerospace standards, safety requirements, and internal processes
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related technical field (or equivalent experience)
- 1–3 years of tooling design or manufacturing support experience (co-op/internship experience considered)
- Foundational knowledge of GD&T, engineering drawings, and manufacturing processes
- Familiarity with CAD tools (NX, CATIA, SolidWorks, or similar)
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail
- Effective communication skills and ability to collaborate in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience supporting aerospace or high-precision manufacturing environments
- Exposure to engine assembly, machining, or tooling for complex components
- Familiarity with ERP systems (SAP) and tooling lifecycle management
- Understanding of lean manufacturing principles
Additional Requirements
- U.S. Citizenship required (ITAR compliance)
Why Join Us?
This is an opportunity to build your career in aerospace tooling design while working on advanced propulsion systems. You’ll gain hands-on experience, exposure to cutting-edge manufacturing environments, and the ability to directly impact production success.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $70,000.00 - $87,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Relocation assistance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Ability to Commute:
- North Berwick, ME 03906 (Required)
Work Location: In person
