Aerospace Tooling Engineer — Full Lifecycle, Onsite

P3 USA; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

P3 USA is seeking a Tooling Engineer to work hands-on in a fast-paced aerospace manufacturing environment. You will design tooling solutions from concept through commissioning, combining mechanical design with practical manufacturing knowledge to improve safety, quality, cost, and production efficiency.

The first assignment is on-site in Florida. You will collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering, integration teams, and suppliers, managing tooling projects end-to-end while applying DFM/DFA

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in Mechanical/Manufacturing/Aerospace Engineering or equivalent experience.
• At least 3 years of direct manufacturing experience.
• Experience in tooling design, fabrication, and procurement.
• Proficiency in CAD-based design; Creo and Windchill desirable.
• Understanding GD&T and tolerance stack-up analysis.
• Ability to identify load cases, create free-body diagrams, and perform basic calculations.
• Knowledge of CNC/machining, welding, sheet-metal forming, lifting/rigging, inspection.
• FEA experience is a plus (ANSYS Workbench).
• Knowledge of DFM and DFA; capable of supporting products from development to production.
• Able to work independently, manage priorities, and communicate with stakeholders.
• Authorized to work in the U.S. and willing to travel up to 100% (first assignment in Florida).

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and release CAD models and drawings for manufacturing tooling per ASME Y14.5.
• Develop solutions for fixtures, material-handling equipment, rotisseries, and test fixtures.
• Manage tooling projects from concept to acceptance and vendor selection.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering, suppliers, and other stakeholders.
• Set priorities for tooling procurement and communicate requirements.
• Support repair/rework activities and corrective actions.
• Define material-handling and packaging requirements for hardware transport.
• Apply DFM and DFA to improve safety, quality, cost, and cycle time.

Skills

Project ownership

CAD design

Communication

Independence

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Mechanical/Manufacturing/Aerospace Engineering

Tools

Creo Parametric

Windchill

ANSYS Workbench

Job description

P3 USA is seeking a Tooling Engineer to work hands-on in a fast-paced aerospace manufacturing environment. You will design tooling solutions from concept through commissioning, combining mechanical design with practical manufacturing knowledge to improve safety, quality, cost, and production efficiency.

The first assignment is on-site in Florida. You will collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering, integration teams, and suppliers, managing tooling projects end-to-end while applying DFM/DFA