Lead Tooling Design Engineer - Aerospace Manufacturing

Sierra Space; Louisville (CO); On-site; USD 111,000 - 152,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

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

Life insurance

3 weeks paid time off

Job summary

Sierra Space is seeking a Tooling Design Engineer III to drive the design and development of advanced tooling and fixtures for manufacturing in a dynamic aerospace environment. You will use CAD tools to create precise tooling solutions and work closely with the operations team to ensure efficient and safe production.

The role emphasizes process optimization, cross-functional collaboration, and tool validation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher preferred; related field required.
• 5+ years of related experience in tooling or manufacturing.
• Strong CAD skills with solid understanding of GD&T.
• Experience leading design reviews and cross-functional teams.
• Familiarity with manufacturing processes and tooling validation.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and development of tooling and fixtures for manufacturing.
• Drive process optimization and efficiency improvements.
• Collaborate with suppliers and vendors to improve tooling quality.
• Provide training and mentorship to technicians and operators.

Skills

Process optimization

CAD proficiency

Cross-functional leadership

Project management

Analytical skills

GD&T knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SolidWorks

Siemens NX

Job description

Sierra Space is seeking a Tooling Design Engineer III to drive the design and development of advanced tooling and fixtures for manufacturing in a dynamic aerospace environment. You will use CAD tools to create precise tooling solutions and work closely with the operations team to ensure efficient and safe production.

The role emphasizes process optimization, cross-functional collaboration, and tool validation.