Senior Mechanical Engineer (Aerospace Tooling)

Averro; Mukilteo (WA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

PTO

Job summary

Averro is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer for our aerospace client in Mukilteo to design tooling and mechanical systems for robotics. This is a hands-on role focused on precision engineering and advancing tooling development.

You will design, prototype, test, and deliver tooling systems, lead cross-functional teams, mentor junior engineers, and ensure manufacturability using GD&T, FEA, and DFMA for aerospace applications.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of mechanical engineering experience in design, prototyping, fabrication and testing.
• Advanced proficiency with 3D CAD tools such as CATIA or SolidWorks.
• Expertise in GD&T, FEA, and design for manufacturability.
• Experience designing aerospace automated tooling and fixtures.

Responsibilities

• Design, prototype, and test complex mechanical systems and automated tooling for aerospace and robotic platforms.
• Troubleshoot issues with automated systems; analyze performance reports to drive solutions.
• Lead project execution, manage cross-functional teams, and mentor junior engineers.
• Develop precision jigs and fixtures with GD&T, tolerance analysis, for production-scale tooling.

Skills

Mechanical design

Aerospace tooling

GD&T

FEA

DFM/ DFA

Tools

CATIA

SolidWorks

Job description

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, and more!

ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES

We are seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer for our aerospace client located in Mukilteo. You will be focused on designing tooling and mechanical systems for aerospace robotics. This is a great opportunity for someone with experience in mechanical design, tooling development, and robotic systems looking to further their career in precision engineering.

• Design, prototype, and test complex mechanical systems and automated tooling for aerospace and robotic platforms; develop innovative solutions and conduct experimental testing
• Troubleshoot technical issues with automated systems; analyze performance reports and customer feedback to determine root causes and drive solutions
• Lead project execution, manage cross-functional teams (manufacturing, quality, integration), and mentor junior engineers on design and development tasks
• Develop precision jigs, fixtures, and tooling systems with expertise in GD&T, tolerance analysis, and production-scale deployment

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

• 8+ years of mechanical engineering experience with hands-on expertise in design, prototyping, fabrication, and testing of mechanical systems
• Advanced proficiency with 3D CAD tools (CATIA, SolidWorks, or similar)
• Expertise in tolerance analysis (GD&T), FEA, and design for manufacturability (DFM/DFA)
• Expertise in aerospace automated tooling
• Experience with the design and implementation of advanced jigs, fixtures, and automated or semi-automated tooling systems for aerospace applications

BONUS QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with robotic systems and automation platforms

WHY AVERRO?

Averro is a veteran-owned staffing and solutions firm connecting top talent with cutting-edge companies. With 20+ years of experience and industry-specialized recruiters in your corner, we're here to propel your career forward.

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