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Tooling Engineer
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A Mechanical Design Engineer designs and develops mechanical tools as part of the product development cycle.
$139,420 / year median in California
+6% projected growth
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El Segundo, California Country:
United States Worksite Policy:
Onsite Job Type:
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#90122 Job Description An aerospace client is looking for a Tooling Engineer to support our client's Tooling department.Location:
El Segundo, CA 90245 (Onsite)Position:
Tooling Engineer Pay Rate:
$49.10/hr. on W2 (DOE)Duration:
4 months or longerSchedule:
9Ă—80A Overview :
A Tooling Engineer to support our Tooling department. This position will serve on-site at El Segundo, CA. The ideal candidate for this role will enjoy working in a fast-paced environment with high expectations, diverse assignments, and collaborating with internal and external customers. In this role you will design industrial tools, dies, gauges, drill & assembly jigs, fixtures, machine attachments and equipment, required for assembly, composite production or experimental use, considering such factors as accessibility, economy, mobility, and performance requirements. This role works closely with manufacturing, operations, vendors, and cross-functional engineering teams to ensure tooling meets quality, cost, schedule, and safety requirements. The candidate shall have the ability to work autonomously and in a team environment, adapt to processes and company policy while providing input or methods of process/design innovation.RESPONSIBILITIES
Develop tooling concepts and support equipment for new and existing programs Design tooling and equipment, including engineering drawings, inspection requirements, and verification plans Review designs for manufacturability, fit, form, and function Identify and mitigate safety risks in accordance with company and state/government standards. Make layouts of complex assemblies and details parts of structures Develops basic data and makes preliminary layouts, sketches, and notes necessary to present design proposal. Interface with internal customers and design review teams to ensure requirements are met. Coordinates with manufacturing, operations, and process engineering to support program quality, delivery, and cost objectives. Manage tooling projects, including cost, schedule, procurement, and fabrication. Checks completed layouts and drawings for clarity, completeness, conformity to standards, procedures, specifications, and accuracy of calculations and dimensioning. Identifies design errors, omissions, and other deficiencies, and recommends revisions and/or improvements in design layout to responsible engineers or designers. Support vendors during fabrication and inspect fabricated tooling for drawing compliance. Support continuous improvement initiatives and proactive problem-solving Safety, Process, and Compliance Support investigations related to root cause analysis, non-conformances, and process failuresBasic Qualifications:
US Citizenship is required. Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD SECRET security clearance & special program access Bachelors Degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline Experience with industry standard design tools includingNX CAD & CATIA
Knowledge of manufacturing, fabrication processes & machine shop practices Experience with drawing release criteria and related documents for:- Completeness, clarity, and dimensional accuracy
- Correctness of materials and processes
- Conformity to design/drafting standards (e.g. GD&T), design specifications, and practicability;
- Economy of fabrication, assembly, and installation.
Y14.5-2018
) Knowledge and application of drawing weld symbols Excellent verbal and written communication skills Strong organizational skills in managing time, projects, and resources Technical attention to detailFabrication NX CAD Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in an aerospace manufacturing environment Experience in engineering, design, and fabrication of special tooling and support equipment Experience in design, fabrication and implementation of tooling used in the manufacture of composite parts Ability to evaluate vendor capabilities for tooling and aerospace part production Experience participating in developments project, establishing tooling SOW & design estimates. Experience with Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) system. Excellent organizational and project management skills Experience with stress analysis of simple to complex problems via hand calculations andFEMAP/NASTRAN
Professional Engineering License Current active DOD Secret clearance with an investigation date/periodic review within the last 5 years. Aerospace & Defense Aircraft Assembly Composites About our client : Our client is a world leader and premier innovator in aerospace, with over 100,000 top talent employees providing the most advanced products and technologies in the industry. With numerous awards and recognitions, they offer continuous growth, learning, and development for their employees.About APR:
Since 1980 APR Consulting, Inc. has provided professional recruiting and contingent workforce solutions to a diverse mix of clients, industries, and skill sets nationwide. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity! If you feel your experience is the match for this position please apply today and join our team. We look forward to working with you! #SLA Apply Now "- " indicates required fields X/Twitter This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. Full Name
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Contract Apply Now Job Details About APR Consulting APR Consulting, Inc., is one of the most trusted talent acquisition and workforce solutions providers in the United States. Known for exceptional responsiveness, agile strategies, and consistently high-level talent, the firm has become a go-to for organizations and managed services providers navigating complex change and urgent challenges. Since its founding in 1980, APR has transformed from a California IT-focused staffing firm to a full-service solutions provider filling a wide range of positions and serving over eight industries — including aerospace and defense, healthcare, IT, telecom, hospitality/gaming, sports/entertainment, government, and utilities- in all 50 states, with a loyal roster of more than 850 specialized professionals.