Aerospace Tool Design Engineer

Spirit Defense, A Boeing Company; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 72,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Spirit AeroSystems, located in Kansas, seeks an experienced Tooling Engineer to design and support airplane manufacturing tools, including jigs, fixtures, and test equipment. The role emphasizes applying engineering principles, conducting analyses, and leading process improvements across tool families.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years of related experience, CAD software proficiency, and a U.S. security clearance.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of related work experience.
• Active U.S. Secret Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required). (A U.S. Security Clearance active in past 24 months is considered active)
• Bachelor's of Science in Engineering Technology preferred.
• Experience with CAD tools and manufacturing software is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Applies engineering principles to design and support airplane manufacturing tools (e.g., access equipment, structures, jigs, drill equipment).
• Develops designs including concept, analysis of structural/mechanical systems, and tool definitions.
• Identifies and implements technologies to improve manufacturing processes.
• Resolves fabrication concerns using stress analysis and materials mechanics.
• Performs trade and cost studies and coordinates activities across the tooling family.

Skills

Tool design experience

Process improvement

Manufacturing engineering

Customer service focus

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's of Science in Engineering Technology

Tools

CATIA V5/V6

NX

3DX

Siemens

NASTRAN/PATRAN

SAP

Job description

Spirit AeroSystems, located in Kansas, seeks an experienced Tooling Engineer to design and support airplane manufacturing tools, including jigs, fixtures, and test equipment. The role emphasizes applying engineering principles, conducting analyses, and leading process improvements across tool families.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years of related experience, CAD software proficiency, and a U.S. security clearance.