Engineer Tool 2

PROLIM (www.prolim.com) is currently seeking Engineer Tool 2 for one of our top Client for Location: El Segundo, CA (Onsite)

Qualified candidates can directly send your updated resume and contact info via email: sameer.mithaigar@prolim.com

Job Description:

Job Title: Engineer Tool 2

Location: El Segundo, CA (Onsite)

Job Type: Contract

Active DoD Secret Clearance (within last 5 years)

About the Role

Join a team that is pushing the boundaries of innovation across land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace. We are seeking a Engineer Tool 2 to support the design and development of advanced manufacturing tooling in a fast-paced aerospace environment.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in high-expectation settings, enjoys solving complex engineering challenges, and collaborates effectively with cross-functional teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Design industrial tools, dies, gauges, jigs, fixtures, and machine attachments for production and experimental use
• Develop tooling concepts and support equipment for new and existing aerospace programs
• Create and review engineering drawings, inspection requirements, and verification plans
• Collaborate with Tool Designers to finalize detailed designs
• Evaluate designs for manufacturability, fit, form, and function
• Manage tooling projects including cost, schedule, procurement, and fabrication
• Partner with manufacturing, operations, and engineering teams to meet quality, cost, and delivery goals
• Interface with vendors to support fabrication and ensure compliance with design specifications
• Inspect tooling for drawing accuracy and quality standards
• Support continuous improvement and process optimization initiatives
• Safety, Compliance & Quality
• Design safe and efficient tooling and manufacturing processes
• Identify and mitigate risks in accordance with safety standards
• Support root cause analysis, non-conformance investigations, and process improvements

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related STEM discipline
• 4 - 10 years of relevant work experience
• Experience with CAD tools such as NX or CATIA
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, fabrication methods, and machine shop practices
• Experience with engineering drawing standards, including:
• GD&T (ASME Y14.5)
• Weld symbols
• Drawing release and documentation requirements
• Strong understanding of design for manufacturability and assembly
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities
• U.S. Citizenship required
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Clearance

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in aerospace manufacturing environments
• Background in tooling design, fabrication, and support equipment
• Experience working with vendors and evaluating supplier capabilities
• Familiarity with Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems
• Experience with stress analysis or Finite Element Analysis (FEA)
• Project management experience (cost estimation, SOW development)
• Active DoD Secret Clearance (within last 5 years)
• Professional Engineering (PE) license (a plus)

Why Join Us

• Competitive pay and opportunity to work on cutting-edge aerospace programs
• Collaborative and innovative work environment
• Exposure to advanced tooling and manufacturing technologies

Apply with your Updated resume ASAP.

About PROLIM Corporation

PROLIM is a leading provider of end-to-end IT, PLM and Engineering Services and Solutions for Global 1000 companies. They understand business as much as technology, and help their customers improve their profitability and efficiency by providing high value technology consulting, staffing, and project management outsourcing services.

Their IT and PLM consulting offerings include; Advisory, PLM Software/Services, Program Management, Solution Architecture Training/Staffing, Cloud Solutions, Servers/Networking, Infrastructure, ERP Practices and QA Services. Engineering services include Data Translation, CAD/CAM/CAE, Process & Product Engineering, Prototyping, and Testing/Validation within a wide range of markets and industries.