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Tooling Engineer
Job Summary
We are seeking a skilled Tooling Engineer to design and develop large-scale, safety-critical tooling for solid rocket motor production. This high-stakes role involves engineering solutions for handling and processing heavy, hazardous materials in a fast-paced, high-growth environment to support critical defense contracts.
Essential Functions
- Design and develop large-scale tooling including jigs, fixtures, molds, and handling assemblies
- Engineer solutions for temperature control and material movement for hazardous chemicals
- Collaborate cross-functionally with manufacturing and design teams to meet cost and quality targets
- Lead tooling projects from initial concept through production floor implementation
- Perform FEA validation, tolerance stack-ups, and apply DFM principles
- Mentor junior engineers and technicians while ensuring compliance with industry standards
Required Qualifications
- 3 to 10 years of experience in tooling design for large-scale, heavy, or hazardous hardware
- Experience with heavy components such as 1,000+ lb parts or hazardous materials
- Experience in high-velocity environments such as startups or NPI/pilot build settings
- Proficiency in CAD for detailed tooling design
- Strong grasp of engineering fundamentals including FEA and tolerance stack-ups
- Knowledge of DFM principles and aerospace standards
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in aerospace or defense industries
- Experience with energetics, propellants, or chemical handling tooling
- Experience in growth-stage startups or complex systems integration
Technical Skills
- CAD (SolidWorks/NX/CATIA)
- FEA
- GD&T
- Tolerance Stack-Up Analysis
- DFM Principles
Education & Certifications
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or a related engineering field.
Compensation & Benefits
Salary range: $140,000 - $200,000 per year