Sr. Tool Design Engineer

About magniX: Based in the beautiful Pacific Northwest, magniX builds solutions for the electric age, applying its aerospace-grade batteries, power electronics, power distribution, electric engines, and software to mission-critical applications across data centers, energy storage, defense, mobility, space, and aerospace. Built on an 800-volt architecture, magniX technology delivers industry-leading energy density, cycle life, and safety, and magniX electric engines have powered more than 200 flights across six different airframes, where the company remains the industry leader. As magniX extends its aerospace-grade standards into new markets, we are building a commercial organization to match, and are now ready to take our technology and products to market. Be part of a passionate team that is ushering in the electric age.

About the Role: The Sr. Tool Design Engineer is responsible for developing the tools, equipment and processes for the in-house manufacturing, assembly, and testing of electric propulsion systems for aerospace applications. The primary focus of this role is on New Product Introduction (NPI) from initial design stages through entry-into-service. This includes coordination with Design & Quality Engineering, using Solidworks to interpret models & drawings, and ultimately to design the required manufacturing, assembly, and testing tools. In addition, they are responsible for driving new technology and process improvement ideas to advance the company to be a world class manufacturing center. This is a hands-on role that works closely with assembly technicians throughout the NPI and production process and actively supports shop day-to-day execution. This role owns tooling and equipment; manufacturing process development, production documentation, and ERP manufacturing data are owned by the Manufacturing Engineer. Tooling programs span the full production ramp, progressing from manual first-article tooling to rate tooling with significant automation content as magniX industrializes toward higher production volumes, across multiple powertrain product lines. This position requires a candidate who can be productive on tooling concepts and designs with minimal onboarding.

Primary Responsibilities

• Design, procure, install, and validate tooling and equipment
• Propose, develop, and test effective automated, semi-automated, and manual systems, including the progression from manual first-article tooling to rate tooling with significant automation content
• Perform tolerance stack-up analysis and apply GD&T to ensure tooling holds critical assembly characteristics such as concentricity, runout, bearing fits, and rotor-to-stator air gap
• Participate in the design review process, including design for manufacturing and assembly
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues and delays in production
• Find ways to reduce assembly time/cost and improve quality through tooling or equipment
• Define, justify, and schedule the tooling and capital equipment investments required to support planned production rate increases
• Develop tooling cost estimates and lead times to support ROM program estimates and capital planning
• Manage tooling vendors and machine shops through quoting, fabrication, inspection, and acceptance
• Design inspection fixtures and gages in coordination with Quality, including support for gage R&R
• Collaborate with Design Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and Test teams

Required Qualifications

• B.S. in Mechanical Engineering
• 5 years of experience as a tooling design engineer (or similar role) in electric motors, aerospace manufacturing, or related industry
• CAD modeling software experience, Solidworks preferred
• Knowledge of assembly processes, rapid prototyping, fabrication, and tool design
• Proficiency in GD&T (ASME Y14.5) and tolerance stack-up analysis
• Demonstrated ability to take tooling from concept through validated hardware with minimal onboarding support
• Familiarity with manufacturing equipment and quality assurance techniques

Preferred Qualifications

• Tooling experience specific to electric motor assembly: press and shrink fits, heat-assisted assembly, stator and rotor handling, winding support, balancing, potting/encapsulation, and heavy-component lift and handling fixtures
• Experience with semi-automated assembly cells, pneumatic and servo-driven fixturing, and error-proofing (poka-yoke)
• Six Sigma and 5S familiarity
• Experience designing tooling to AS9100 quality system requirements
• Familiarity with FAA regulatory environment
• Commitment to health & safety standards and environmental regulations

Location: Applicants must be willing and able to commute to magniX's location in Everett, Washington.

Compensation & Benefits

• 100% company-paid premiums for medical, dental, and vision insurance (for employees & dependents).
• 4 weeks paid vacation + 1-week annual end-of-year shutdown, sick time, and 11 paid holidays.
• 401K retirement plan with industry leading 9.5% company contribution.
• Company paid Life insurance, AD&D, Short-Term and Long-Term disability insurance
• Catered lunches and quarterly company fun-day events!

Salary Range: $130,000 - 165,000

E-Verify: magniX utilizes E-Verify for employment eligibility verification

Pre-employment Screenings: Employment with magniX is contingent upon satisfactory completion of pre-employment requirements including a background screen.

Export Control Compliance: This position may require access to export-controlled data. To meet export control compliance requirements, candidates must be a "U.S. Person" (U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, refugees, or asylees), or an appropriate export authorization by the U.S. Government may be required prior to such access. Employment, and the continuity of employment of non-U.S. persons, is contingent upon the company's ability to secure and maintain the necessary export control authorization.

EHS/Environmental Requirements: This job operates in a manufacturing and testing environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee routinely is required to use hands to keyboard, communicate, listen to, and interpret instructions and remain stationary for extended periods of time. This would require the ability to move around the facility and occasionally move/lift items weighing up to 25 lbs. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. Applicants are invited to apply for a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential duties of the job.

Required PPE (Personal Protective Equipment): Required PPE provided by magniX based on the employee's position and exposure. Below are typical PPE used on the manufacturing and testing floor:

• Ear Plugs - Earmuffs
• Safety shoes
• Safety Glasses - Safety Goggles

Diversity and Inclusion: magniX is an equal opportunity employer. We value and embrace diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, age, or disability status.