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.
Key Responsibilities:
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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
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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).
