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Tool Design Engineer

The Judge Group

Palmdale, CA

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$90–$110 Per Hour
SKILLS
3D Modeling, Aerospace and Defense, CAD/CAM (Computer-Aided Design/Computer-Aided Manufacturing), CATIA CAD, Change Control, Continuous Improvement, Corrective Action, Cross-Functional, Design Services, Engineering Drawing, Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing, Machine Tool, Manufacturing, Manufacturing/Industrial Processes, Metrology, Process Improvement, Quality Engineering, Regulatory Compliance, Regulatory Requirements, Root Cause Analysis, Short Messaging Service (SMS), Technical/Engineering Design
LOCATION
Palmdale, CA
POSTED
Today
Location: Palmdale, CA
Salary: $90.00 USD Hourly - $110.00 USD Hourly
Description:
About the Role

This role supports the design, development, and implementation of specialized tools and fixtures used in aerospace assembly and fabrication operations. The Tool Design Engineer collaborates closely with manufacturing, engineering, and vendor teams to deliver compliant, production-ready tooling solutions. The position emphasizes hands-on tool design, CAD modeling, and shop floor support within a regulated manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities
  • Design and develop special tools and fixtures to support assembly and fabrication operations
  • Create detailed 3D CAD models and 2D drawings using CATIA V5
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams including manufacturing, quality, and engineering
  • Provide shop floor support to resolve tooling, manufacturing, and technical issues
  • Support tooling vendors during fabrication and implementation phases
  • Ensure tooling configuration control and compliance with internal and regulatory requirements
  • Perform root cause analysis on tooling issues and implement corrective actions
  • Act as a technical checker for tool designs developed by internal teams or vendors
  • Review, research, and validate tooling disposition requests from vendors
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives within tooling and manufacturing processes


Qualifications
  • STEM degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Minimum 10 years of overall tool design experience for composite part families
  • Experience designing layup, trim, bond, and assembly fixtures
  • At least 5 years of recent experience using CATIA V5
  • At least 5 years of recent tool design and fabrication support experience
  • Strong experience with Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T)
  • Ability to read and interpret complex engineering drawings and specifications
  • Experience interpreting metrology data


Nice-to-Have Qualifications
  • Experience with CATIA V4
  • Hands-on mechanical or jig-building experience
  • Exposure to vendor tooling support and supplier coordination
  • Experience with root cause analysis and continuous improvement methodologies
  • Experience supporting composite manufacturing processes

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About the Company

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The Judge Group

The Judge Group Inc., is a leading professional services firm specializing in talent, technology, and learning solutions. We consult, staff, train, and solve. Through our work we make people and organizations better. Our services are successfully delivered through a network of more than 30 offices across the United States, Canada, and India.

The Judge Group is proud to partner with the best and brightest companies in business today, including over 60 of the Fortune 100. We serve organizations in financial services, healthcare, life sciences, insurance, government (including aerospace and defense), manufacturing, and technology and telecommunications. If you would like to learn more about The Judge Group visit www.judge.com or call toll free (800) 360-4474.

COMPANY SIZE
5,000 to 9,999 employees
INDUSTRY
Computer/IT Services
FOUNDED
1970
WEBSITE
https://www.judge.com

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