Senior Digital Tooling Engineer for Aerospace - Onsite

QDSSJobsOhio; Marietta (MS); On-site; USD 104,000 - 128,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-matched 401(k)

Certification assistance

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

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

You will collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, quality, and production teams to improve tooling, validate 3D models and scans, and drive digital transformation through 3D scanning and model validation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a 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.
• Experience validating digital models, scan data, or point cloud data.
• Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, and collaboration skills.
• U.S. Citizenship required.

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 for accuracy.
• Coordinate with third-party suppliers performing 3D scanning of tooling and production assemblies.
• Troubleshoot production issues and implement tooling improvements to increase quality and efficiency.
• Support engineering changes, manufacturing planning, and production rate increases.
• Lead or support FAI, MRB, RCCA activities and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, engineering, planning, quality, and liaison teams to resolve issues.
• Train production teams on tooling best practices and process improvements.

Job description

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

You will collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, quality, and production teams to improve tooling, validate 3D models and scans, and drive digital transformation through 3D scanning and model validation.