Aerospace Tooling Engineer — Rapid Prototyping & Build

Insight Global; Hawthorne (CA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

A leading aerospace manufacturer in California is looking for a Tooling Build Engineer to design, develop, and validate innovative tooling for advanced structural assemblies. The role demands strong problem-solving skills and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams. Candidates should hold a bachelor's degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering and possess hands-on experience with physical hardware. This full-time position offers competitive benefits, including medical and vision insurance, plus a 401(k).

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with physical hardware through internships, labs, or project teams.
• Proven ability to design, build, break, and iterate quickly.
• Familiarity with manufacturing processes and GD&T fundamentals.

Responsibilities

• Own the design, fabrication, and implementation of tooling solutions.
• Collaborate across engineering disciplines to define tooling requirements.
• Perform design validations and hands-on trials to qualify tooling.

Skills

Strong engineering first principles

Comfort with CAD

Strong problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical, aerospace, manufacturing, or related engineering field

Tools

CAD software (e.g., CATIA, SolidWorks, NX)

Job description

A leading aerospace manufacturer in California is looking for a Tooling Build Engineer to design, develop, and validate innovative tooling for advanced structural assemblies. The role demands strong problem-solving skills and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams. Candidates should hold a bachelor's degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering and possess hands-on experience with physical hardware. This full-time position offers competitive benefits, including medical and vision insurance, plus a 401(k).