Aerospace Tooling Design Engineer II

Sierra Space Corporation; Louisville (CO); On-site; USD 82,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

401(k) with 150% match up to 6%

Life insurance

Paid time off (3 weeks)

Job summary

Sierra Space Corporation is seeking a Tooling Design Engineer II to design and develop tooling, fixtures, and fixtures for aerospace manufacturing. You will use CAD/PLM tools, collaborate with manufacturing and engineering teams, and contribute to tool validation, training, and documentation.

The role emphasizes safety, quality, and regulatory compliance, with a focus on efficient tooling solutions and cross‑functional teamwork within a Colorado-based operation.

Qualifications

• Requires Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline or physics or equivalent work experience.
• 2+ years of related experience.
• Strong understanding of tool design principles and manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop tooling and fixtures for manufacturing processes.
• Support production line setup and troubleshooting.
• Create and maintain tooling documentation including 3D models and drawings.
• Collaborate with operations and engineering teams to ensure quality and efficiency.
• Participate in design reviews and ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards.

Skills

Tool design

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

CAD proficiency

Analytical thinking

Communication

Project management

GD&T

Reading schematics

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or physics

Tools

SolidWorks

Siemens NX

CAD tools

Job description

Sierra Space Corporation is seeking a Tooling Design Engineer II to design and develop tooling, fixtures, and fixtures for aerospace manufacturing. You will use CAD/PLM tools, collaborate with manufacturing and engineering teams, and contribute to tool validation, training, and documentation.

The role emphasizes safety, quality, and regulatory compliance, with a focus on efficient tooling solutions and cross‑functional teamwork within a Colorado-based operation.