2025 Associate Tool Design Engineer/Tool Design Engineer

Northrop Grumman Corp. (AU); Mississippi; On-site; USD 55,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Associate Tool Design Engineer or Tool Design Engineer to join their dynamic Tool Design Team. This exciting role involves designing complex tooling and assembly jigs to support production in a collaborative manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in STEM, be proficient in CAD tools like Catia and NX, and possess the ability to analyze tolerances effectively. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to innovative projects while ensuring manufacturability and quality. If you're passionate about engineering and eager to make an impact, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Relocation assistance

Diverse workforce commitment

Equal Opportunity Employer

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in STEM required.
• Ability to obtain U.S. Government security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Design tooling and jigs using Catia/NX for production.
• Conduct tolerance analysis and implement corrective actions.

Skills

Catia

NX

3D CAD Modeling

Tolerance Analysis

GD&T

Root Cause Analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Master's degree in STEM

Tools

ASME Y14.1-5 Standards

Job description

Requisition ID: R10179826

• Category: Engineering

• Location: Iuka, Mississippi, United States of America

• Clearance Type: Secret

• Telecommute: No - Teleworking not available for this position

• Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America)

• Travel Required: Yes, 10% of the Time

• Relocation Assistance: Relocation assistance may be available

• Positions Available: 1

Northrop Grumman is seeking an Associate Tool Design Engineer (level 1) or Tool Design Engineer (level 2). This position will be located at our Aeronautics Systems Sector in Iuka, MS.

The Associate Tool Design Engineer/Tool Design Engineer will be a part of the Tool Design Team and will support tooling needs for businesses, production, and other processes in a team-based manufacturing environment.

Essential Functions / Responsibilities:

• Design simple to complex Tooling, Drill and Assembly Jigs, and Dies via Catia and/or NX to support production.

• Properly layout drawings using views and dimensions that are in compliance with ASME Y14.1-5 standards.

• Conceptualize designs in 3D, detail the CAD model and detail the drawings for fabrication.

• Execution of design and fabrication requirements for tools and fixtures with customers.

• Perform tolerance analysis and apply appropriate GD&T to ensure form, fit, and function.

• Conduct root cause failure investigations and implement associated corrective actions.

• Lead and assist the product development team with new product designs to ensure manufacturability, validate processes and technology.

Basic Qualifications for an Associate Tool Design Engineer:

• Be completing or has completed their Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution

• Be majoring in or having majored in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) degree

• Be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite).

Basic Qualifications for a Tool Design Engineer:

• Be completing or has completed their Master’s degree from an accredited institution or is completing their Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution and 2 years of engineering experience

• Be majoring in or having majored in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) degree

• Be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Have an overall cumulative GPA of 3.25/4.0 or higher

• Previous internship/co-op or other work experience, leadership & teamwork capabilities, interpersonal communication skills, and activities (professional/community/extracurricular)

Pay Range:

• Associate Tool Design Engineer: $55,100 – $82,700

• Tool Design Engineer: $66,600 – $99,800

Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.