Senior Tool Design Engineer - Aerospace tooling

Shieldai; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Shield AI is seeking a Senior Tool Design Engineer with 7+ years of experience to own tooling for complex aerospace assemblies from concept through prove-out. You will collaborate with Manufacturing, Quality and Safety to deliver robust tooling for pilot builds through rate production, translating GD&T and CTQs into precise tooling requirements.

You will design jigs, fixtures, gauges, and protective tooling using CATIA/NX/SolidWorks, perform FEA as needed, and lead cross-functional design

Qualifications

• 7+ years of tooling design experience in aerospace or related field.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Industrial, Mechatronics, or related engineering field.
• Experience with tooling for complex assemblies and lifecycle ownership.
• Familiarity with AS9100 or ISO 9001 quality standards.
• Experience in prototype manufacturing in startup or rapid-growth environments.

Responsibilities

• Translate GD&T, datums, locators, clamps, tolerances and ergonomics into tooling requirements.
• Design assembly jigs, fixtures, gauges, and protective tooling using CATIA/NX/SolidWorks.
• Conduct FEA and hand calculations to verify stiffness and safety factors.
• Generate Tool Design Packages with 3D models, 2D drawings, BOM, and specs.
• Lead design reviews with ME, Quality, Safety, and Launch teams.
• Manage tool fabrication, NCR/ECR resolution, and shop-floor prove-out.
• Develop Tool Setup Instructions, PM plans, and inspection checklists.
• Support First Article activities including CMM/laser-tracker alignment.

Skills

Tool design

Mechanical design

Project management

Manufacturing engineering

GD&T

Quality standards knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Industrial, Mechatronics, or related engineering field

Tools

CATIA/NX/SolidWorks

3DEXPERIENCE/Teamcenter

FEA tools

GD&T

Metrology fundamentals

Job description

Shield AI is seeking a Senior Tool Design Engineer with 7+ years of experience to own tooling for complex aerospace assemblies from concept through prove-out. You will collaborate with Manufacturing, Quality and Safety to deliver robust tooling for pilot builds through rate production, translating GD&T and CTQs into precise tooling requirements.

You will design jigs, fixtures, gauges, and protective tooling using CATIA/NX/SolidWorks, perform FEA as needed, and lead cross-functional design