Tooling Engineer

Are you an experienced engineering professional with a passion for designing innovative tooling solutions that drive aerospace excellence? PDS Tech Commercial is partnering with a leading name in the aviation and aerospace industry to hire a Tooling Engineer in Palmdale, California. This is a unique opportunity to apply your engineering expertise to the development of critical production tooling that supports some of the industry's most advanced aerospace programs.

If you're ready to make a lasting impact while working alongside world-class engineering teams, this role is for you.

Job Title: Tooling Engineer
Location: Palmdale, CA 93550
Pay Rate: $71.74 per hour
Employment Type: Full-Time Consultant (6-Month Assignment)
Schedule: Monday-Friday | 9/80 Work Schedule
(Enjoy every other Friday off)

As a Tooling Engineer, you'll be responsible for designing and developing the tooling, fixtures, gauges, and production equipment that enable aerospace manufacturing and experimental operations. Your work will directly contribute to improving efficiency, quality, safety, and performance on cutting-edge aviation and defense programs.

This role is ideal for an engineer who combines strong technical expertise with innovative problem-solving skills and a commitment to engineering excellence.

In this position, you will:

• Design industrial machinery, equipment, and specialized tooling solutions for production and development programs.
• Develop tools, dies, gauges, jigs, fixtures, and machine attachments required for manufacturing operations.
• Evaluate designs for:
  • Accessibility
  • Performance
  • Mobility
  • Manufacturability
  • Cost-effectiveness
• Perform engineering analysis to ensure tooling integrity and operational effectiveness.
• Conduct and document stress analysis on tooling and support equipment.
• Produce engineering documentation and design packages that meet technical and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, production, quality, and engineering teams to identify tooling needs and develop practical solutions.
• Support tooling design improvements that enhance efficiency, safety, and production performance.
• Review and validate tooling designs to ensure compliance with program specifications and engineering standards.
• Provide professional engineering oversight and approvals as required.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical discipline.
• Professional Engineering (PE) Certification.
• Ability to perform and approve stress analyses on tooling and related designs.
• Experience designing tooling, manufacturing equipment, fixtures, jigs, gauges, or production support systems.
• Strong understanding of engineering principles, mechanical design, and manufacturing processes.
• Ability to interpret technical requirements and translate them into practical tooling solutions.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration abilities.

• Aerospace, aviation, or defense industry experience.
• Experience supporting complex manufacturing or production environments.
• Advanced knowledge of tooling design methodologies and engineering analysis.
• Experience working with cross-functional engineering and manufacturing teams.
• Familiarity with industry standards, quality requirements, and regulatory compliance practices.

At PDS Tech Commercial, we're committed to connecting exceptional talent with career-defining opportunities at some of the world's most innovative organizations.

Highly Competitive Compensation

• Earn $71.74 per hour while contributing to industry-leading aerospace programs.

Outstanding Work-Life Balance

• Enjoy a desirable 9/80 schedule, giving you every other Friday off.

Innovative Engineering Environment

• Work on advanced aerospace technologies and complex manufacturing challenges.

Collaborative Culture

• Partner with talented engineers, designers, and manufacturing professionals who are passionate about excellence.

Career Growth

• Enhance your technical expertise while gaining valuable experience with a leader in the aviation and aerospace industry.

Meaningful Work

• Help develop the tooling and infrastructure that enables the production of mission-critical aerospace systems.

If you're a certified engineering professional with tooling design expertise and the ability to perform and approve stress analyses, we want to hear from you.

Apply now and join PDS Tech Commercial as a Tooling Engineer—where your designs help build the future of aerospace innovation.

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Every year, PDS Tech Commercial and PDS Defense place thousands of skilled trades and engineering associates into roles all across the nation. Since our founding in 1977, we have maintained the highest standard of service and satisfaction among both talent and clients.

Today, we continue to deliver exceptional services as a proud member of The Adecco Group (TAG) family, a leading global workforce solutions provider. What does this mean for you? We are united by a powerful mission: making the future work for everyone. We offer our local experience paired with global resources, bringing significant advantages to all our areas of expertise. From end-to-end digital recruitment to priority redeployment and beyond, we are committed to building a better world of work for all.