Job Description
The Lead Tooling Design Engineer is responsible for technical ownership of the Invar layup mold design scope, ensuring compliance with customer requirements, manufacturing intent, and release‑level documentation prior to design handoff. Responsibilities include:
Own tool architecture and design intent for Invar LM tooling, including facesheets, substructures, lifting features, casters, drill bars, and return flanges
Ensure design compliance with vacuum integrity requirements, DB locations, TC integration, and customer‑provided standards
Interpret and apply AWS/WPS welding requirements within drawing notes and weld details
Lead design reviews, adjudicate comments, and control scope through approval and release phases
Coordinate technical interfaces between tooling design, CAD development, and checking activities
Approve final design and drawing packages for release prior to customer handoff
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Required Skills & Experience
BS in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Aerospace Engineering (or equivalent experience)
8–12+ years of tooling or large‑scale mechanical design experience
Direct experience with aerospace composite tooling or large welded Invar structures strongly preferred
Proven ability to deliver release‑ready designs under fixed‑fee constraints
Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.