Aerospace Manufacturing Engineer—Tooling & CAM

Poseidon Aerospace; California (MO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity opportunities

Relocation support

Health benefits

Retirement matching 6%

Flexible PTO

Free lunches and snacks

Job summary

Poseidon Aerospace is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to design tooling, fixtures, and jigs for composite aircraft assembly. You will program CAM workflows and machine parts on vertical mills and multi-axis CNCs, delivering precision tooling on startup timelines.

You will validate tooling with first article inspections, apply GD&T, and collaborate with design engineers to improve manufacturability and throughput, while evolving tooling as aircraft designs advance.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in CAD software for designing tooling, fixtures, and jigs.
• Hands-on CAM programming experience and ability to machine own parts on vertical mills and multi-axis CNC equipment.
• Strong understanding of GD&T and ability to apply proper tolerancing to tooling designs.
• Knowledge of composite materials and their tooling requirements.
• Experience with metrology equipment and inspection techniques.
• Understanding of design for manufacturing principles and composite processes.
• Self-directed problem solver in a fast-moving team.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver tooling, jigs, and fixtures for aircraft assembly and fabrication processes.
• Program and machine tooling components using CAM software and CNC equipment.
• Prototype manufacturing solutions for evolving aircraft designs and assembly sequences.
• Conduct first article inspections and dimensional validation of tooling.
• Provide DFM feedback and influence part designs for manufacturability.
• Develop and document assembly procedures and tooling guidelines.
• Troubleshoot and iterate tooling designs from production feedback.
• Maintain and improve tooling as designs evolve.

Skills

CAD proficiency

CAM programming

GD&T tolérance

CNC machining

metrology tools

manufacturing mindset

problem solving

Education

Mechanical/CAM degree or equivalent

Tools

Fusion 360

SolidWorks

Haas control

Job description

Poseidon Aerospace is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to design tooling, fixtures, and jigs for composite aircraft assembly. You will program CAM workflows and machine parts on vertical mills and multi-axis CNCs, delivering precision tooling on startup timelines.

You will validate tooling with first article inspections, apply GD&T, and collaborate with design engineers to improve manufacturability and throughput, while evolving tooling as aircraft designs advance.