Senior Digital Tooling Engineer - Aerospace Manufacturing

Quest Defense; Marietta (GA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

401(k) with employer match

Certification assistance

Professional development support

Flexible, friendly workplace

Job summary

Quest Defense Systems & Solutions is seeking a Master Digital Tooling Engineer to design and support production tooling for aerospace manufacturing. You will develop tooling, jigs, fixtures, gauges, and assembly aids that support aircraft assembly, production, and final integration.

The role involves validating 3D models and scan data, coordinating with third-party suppliers, and leading FAI, MRB, RCCA activities to drive continuous improvement and quality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering discipline.
• 5+ years of experience in tooling design, manufacturing engineering, or production tooling.
• Experience designing tooling, fixtures, jigs, gauges, or assembly aids for aerospace or complex manufacturing environments.
• Proficiency with CATIA V5, 3DEXPERIENCE, or Siemens NX.
• Experience creating and reviewing 3D CAD models and assemblies.
• Knowledge of aircraft assembly, structural installation, manufacturing processes, and production tooling.
• Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and improve production tooling, assembly jigs, fixtures, gauges, and installation aids.
• Support aircraft assembly, structural installation, systems installation, and final assembly operations.
• Create and validate tooling designs using CATIA V5, 3DEXPERIENCE, or Siemens NX.
• Review and validate 3D models, digital scan data, and point cloud data to ensure accuracy.
• Coordinate with third-party suppliers performing 3D scanning of tooling and production assemblies.
• Troubleshoot production issues and implement tooling improvements that increase quality and manufacturing efficiency.
• Support engineering changes, manufacturing planning, and production rate increases.
• Lead or support First Article Inspections (FAI), Material Review Board (MRB) activities, Root Cause Corrective Actions (RCCA), and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, engineering, planning, quality, and liaison teams to resolve technical issues.
• Train production teams on tooling best practices and support ongoing process improvements.

Skills

Tooling design

CATIA V5

3DEXPERIENCE

Siemens NX

3D CAD modeling

Troubleshooting

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CATIA V5

3DEXPERIENCE

Siemens NX

Job description

Quest Defense Systems & Solutions is seeking a Master Digital Tooling Engineer to design and support production tooling for aerospace manufacturing. You will develop tooling, jigs, fixtures, gauges, and assembly aids that support aircraft assembly, production, and final integration.

The role involves validating 3D models and scan data, coordinating with third-party suppliers, and leading FAI, MRB, RCCA activities to drive continuous improvement and quality.