Senior Tool Design Engineer – CAD/CNC for Aerospace

Safran; Gainesville (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

Paid holidays

Recognition programs

Comprehensive benefits

Retirement (401K) plans with employer

Professional development opportunities

Tuition assistance

Many career paths across global sites

Job summary

Safran Seats in Gainesville, Texas, is seeking a Tool Design Engineer to design and develop tooling solutions that meet manufacturability, quality, and cost goals. You will create CAD models and detailed drawings for toolmakers, manage electronic files, and ensure tolerances align with blueprints.

The role requires 2 years of programming and 2 years in tool design, with proficiency in CATIA/ProE and strong communication in English.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Design, Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering.
• Associate's degree in Engineering or CNC Certification with 3+ years experience.
• 6 years of Tool Design and CNC programming or machining.
• 2 years of programming experience and 2 years in tool design.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop tooling solutions based on engineering specifications, focusing on manufacturability, quality, and cost efficiency.
• Create CAD models and detailed drawings for toolmakers, including locating points and clamping devices (mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic).
• Develop and maintain electronic files (IGS, DXF) for vendor and internal use, ensuring designs are accessible and accurate.
• Ensure tool designs meet required tolerances (within 20% of engineering blueprint specifications).
• Participate in continuous improvement activities, working with Lean Manufacturing teams and utilizing error-proofing (Poka-Yoke) techniques.
• Identify opportunities for process enhancements and tool optimization to increase productivity and reduce waste.
• Update and maintain the tool library, ensuring documentation is current and accessible for production support.

Skills

CAD software

CNC programming

English communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Design, Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering

Associate's degree in Engineering or CNC Certification (plus 3+ years)

6 years Tool Design / CNC programming experience

Tools

CATIA

Pro/ENGINEER (ProE)

Job description

Safran Seats in Gainesville, Texas, is seeking a Tool Design Engineer to design and develop tooling solutions that meet manufacturability, quality, and cost goals. You will create CAD models and detailed drawings for toolmakers, manage electronic files, and ensure tolerances align with blueprints.

The role requires 2 years of programming and 2 years in tool design, with proficiency in CATIA/ProE and strong communication in English.