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Tool Engineer 2

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PDS Defense Inc.

Palmdale, CA (In Person)

$115,440 Salary, Full-Time

Posted 1 day ago (Updated 1 hour ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 6/22/2026

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Job Requirements Palmdale, CA Secret Polygraph Unspecified Career Level not specified Salary not specified Join Premium to unlock estimated salaries Job Description PDS Defense, Inc. is seeking a Tool Engineer 2, in Palmdale, CA.
Pay Rate:
$53 - $58
Job Description:
Designs industrial machinery and equipment, tools, dies, gauges, jigs, fixtures, and machine attachments required for production or experimental use, considering such factors as accessibility, economy, mobility, and performance requirements. Basic Qualifications for Engineer Tool 2
  • 3+ years of Catia design experience (high proficiency in 3D modeling and detailing).
  • Familiarity with Industry Standards related to Detailed Drawing Requirements, ANSI, ISO, etc.
  • Knowledgeable in designing of castings, stampings and turned components
  • GD&T knowledge (it's understanding and usage) in order to properly apply the rules to drawings
  • Efficient in writing, communication and ability to manage technical details
  • Proficient with Microsoft office products - Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint Preferred Qualifications for Engineer Tool 2
  • Review and analyze specs, sketches, drawings, ideas and related data to assess factors affecting component designs and the procedures and instructions to be followed.
  • Develop and maintain 3D models and drawings of automotive powertrain components, sub-assemblies and modules, using Computer Aided Design (CAD) software.
  • Support in the design of testing and prototype fixtures, if necessary
  • Perform package studies given customer engineering requirements and engine environment details
  • Follow internal procedures and standards including customer rules and drafting guidelines
  • Create drawings/tolerance stack-up analysis/exploded views/models from supplied information such as sketches, marked prints, catalog references, layouts and other information supplied by Product Engineers.
  • Design components from a variety of different manufacturing processes; castings, forgings, stampings, powdered metal, machine turned components, molded plastics
  • Apply Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) to drawings.
  • Generate drawings in accordance with industry design standards; ANSI, ISO, etc.
  • Maintain drawings and models within SmartTeam database
  • Preparing for and participating in design reviews with the Engineering Team
  • Participate in supplier and customer meetings to understand and implement needs from all sides still assuring functionality/feasibility/cost
  • Coordinates and chairs necessary job/task clarification meetings with local team members as necessary
  • Apply Design for Manufacturing principles to simplify manufacturing functions
  • Keep track of lessons learned to share with other designers/engineering team
  • Must complete assigned tasks within the established project timelines.
Must Have CATIA v5 GD&T Tool Design Nice To Have CATIA v5 (10,000 hours) NX Nastran Siemens NX Benefits offered to vary by the contract. Depending on your temporary assignment, benefits may include direct deposit, free career counseling services, 401(k), select paid holidays, short-term disability insurance, skills training, employee referral bonus, affordable medical coverage plan, and DailyPay (in some locations). For a full description of benefits available to you, be sure to talk with your recruiter. Military connected talent encouraged to apply. VEVRAA Federal Contractor / Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals / Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please visit http://www.tadpgs.
com/candidate-privacy/ or https:
//pdsdefense.com/candidate-privacy/ The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable: The California Fair Chance Act Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance group id: 9117PDSD N Name Hidden Recruiter Apply now

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