GeoLogics
is working with a top Aerospace and Defense client looking for a Tools Design Engineer in Palmdale, CA.
Role : Tool Design Engineer
Client :
Top Aerospace and Defense company
Location : Palmdale, CA
Clearance :
Active Secret with investigation within the last 5 years
Education : Bachelors in STEM
Work Schedule : 4 / 10
Rate : $80 to $110 per hour
W2 contract with limited benefits, No PTO - ever hour worked is an hour paid)
Job Description-
You will be a Tool Design Engineer onsite in Palmdale CA, supporting the design and development of special tools and fixtures for assembly and fabrication operations. Our team is responsible for creating innovative solutions to manufacture aircraft components and final assemblies, while ensuring compliance with government regulations and company requirements.-
As the Tool Design Engineer, you will be responsible for collaborating with cross-functional teams to design, fabricate, and implement special tools and fixtures, utilizing CAD software such as CATIA V5. You will create detailed tool design CAD models and drawings, and provide shop floor support to resolve technical and manufacturing issues.-
You will also be expected to provide support to tooling vendors during the fabrication phase of tool designs, see their use into the production system and ensure configuration control is maintained.-
Other tasks will include root causes of tooling issues, ability to implement corrective actions, act as a technical checker for tool designs developed by team members / vendors and work to drive continuous improvement into our line of business.-
A combination of education and experience may be considered equivalent to the degree requirement. Case by case evaluation must occur.
Basic Qualifications-
Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T) experience-
Must be able to read and interpret complex engineering drawings, schematics, specifications and diagrams.-
Must be able to interpret metrology data.-
Experience with CATIA V5 Software-
Tool Design and Fabrication Support Experience
Desired skills-
Previous hands on mechanical experience, jig building experience, and computer aided design experience on any 3D drawing and analysis software package.-
Previous tool design experience for composite part families and processes, from layup fixtures to trim fixtures, bond fixtures, and assembly fixtures-
Exposure to root cause analysis and continuous improvement concepts.-
Exposure to Vendor support-
Exposure to disposition tooling request from vendors on tooling issues and ability to research and validate request.-
Experience with CATIA V4 and V5 Software-
Microsoft Office Suite : Outlook, Power Point, Excel and Word
Andrew Gephart
703) 891-6133
agephart@
- Rates listed are not a guarantee of salary / rate. Rate offered at time of hire will depend on many factors including education, experience, interview results and skill level
GeoLogics is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer that is committed to hiring a diverse and talented workforce. EOE / Disability / Veteran