Manufacturing Tooling Engineer II/III

intellipro; Merritt Island (FL); On-site; USD 72,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

IntelliPro in Rocket Park, FL is seeking a Manufacturing Tooling II/III Engineer for a 6-month contract to hire. You will design tooling for spaceflight production, create CAD models, and manage tooling projects from concept through commissioning.

Requirements include a B.S. in Engineering, CAD experience, Creo Parametric and Windchill, GD&T, and at least three years in manufacturing. U.S. citizenship or eligible status is required.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Engineering or equivalent work experience.
• CAD-based design experience and tooling development.
• Creo Parametric and Windchill proficiency.
• Strong GD&T and basic hand calculations.
• Three+ years direct manufacturing experience.
• U.S. citizen or eligible status.

Responsibilities

• Design, create, and release CAD models for simple tooling per ASME Y14.5.
• Solve design challenges in fixtures, material handling, and test setups.
• Manage tooling projects from concept through commissioning with vendors.
• Set procurement priorities and coordinate fabrication and inspection.
• Support repair, root-cause analyses, and corrective actions.
• Collaborate to optimize safety, cost, quality, and delivery.

Skills

CAD design

Creo Parametric

Windchill

GD&T

Engineering fundamentals

Education

B.S. in Engineering

Tools

Creo Parametric

Windchill

ANSYS Workbench

Job description

Job Title: Manufacturing Tooling II/IIIEngineer
Position Type: 6-month contract to hire or extend
Location: Rocket Park, FL
Salary Range / Rate: $52/hr - $72/hr

Job Description

In this role, you will design simple tooling for New Glenn. You will be expected to proactively understand tooling needs based on build and production flow, develop effective tooling solutions, and address unforeseen technical challenges.

We are looking for someone who can apply technical expertise, leadership skills, and a commitment to quality to contribute to safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required.

Responsibilities:

• Design, create, and release CAD models and engineering drawings for simple tooling in accordance with ASME Y14.5 design and drafting standards.
• Solve technical design challenges involving assembly fixtures, material-handling equipment, rotisseries, test fixtures, structural weldments, environmental chambers, and custom machinery.
• Manage tooling projects from concept through commissioning, including vendor selection, procurement, fabrication, inspection, installation, and proof testing.
• Establish procurement and fabrication priorities and communicate them clearly to the team.
• Define and support repair and rework activities.
• Perform root cause analyses for nonconformances and implement corrective actions.
• Develop appropriate material-handling and packaging requirements to protect hardware.
• Collaborate with component designers, Manufacturing Engineers, and Integration Engineering to optimize safety, cost, quality, cycle time, delivery, reliability, service life, and maintainability.

Requirements:

• B.S. degree in Engineering or equivalent work experience.
• Experience with tooling design, fabrication, and procurement.
• Proven experience with CAD-based design software for modeling and drafting.
• Experience with Creo Parametric and Windchill CAD/PDM systems.
• Solid understanding of engineering fundamentals related to mechanical design and manufacturing, including GD&T.
• Ability to create free-body diagrams, identify load cases, and perform basic hand calculations for common failure modes.
• Three or more years of direct manufacturing experience.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or national, a U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Desired Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, or Aerospace Engineering from an accredited university.
• Self-directed and able to balance multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Demonstrated understanding of common manufacturing materials, GD&T, and tolerance stack-up analysis.
• Demonstrated understanding of common manufacturing processes and equipment, including CNC machining, manual mills and lathes, welding, sheet-metal bending, lifting and rigging, assembly, and inspection.
• Experience with finite element analysis (FEA) and complex structural analysis; experience with ANSYS Workbench Static Structural is preferred.
• Strong expertise in design for manufacturability (DFM) and design for assembly (DFA), including experience taking products from development through rate production.

About Us:

Founded in 2009, IntelliPro is a global leader in talent acquisition and HR solutions. Our commitment to delivering unparalleled service to clients, fostering employee growth, and building enduring partnerships sets us apart. We continue leading global talent solutions with a dynamic presence in over 160 countries, including the USA, China, Canada, Singapore, Japan, Philippines, UK, India, Netherlands, and the EU.

IntelliPro, a global leader connecting individuals with rewarding employment opportunities, is dedicated to understanding your career aspirations. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, IntelliPro values diversity and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or any other legally protected group status. Moreover, our Inclusivity Commitment emphasizes embracing candidates of all abilities and ensures that our hiring and interview processes accommodate the needs of all applicants. Learn more about our commitment to diversity and inclusivity at https://intelliprogroup.com/.

Compensation:

The pay offered to a successful candidate will be determined by various factors, including education, work experience, location, job responsibilities, certifications, and more. Additionally, IntelliPro provides a comprehensive benefits package, all subject to eligibility.