Senior Tooling Engineer, Aerospace Production Systems

Boeing; Berkeley (MO); On-site; USD 104,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Student Loan Match

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Boeing Defense, Space & Security is seeking an Experienced Tooling Engineer to lead design, development, installation and sustainment of complex tooling in Berkeley, MO. You will direct tooling strategy, mentor engineers and drive continuous improvement across programs.

The role requires strong CAD skills, GD&T expertise, and experience with tooling validation, supplier oversight, and cross-functional teamwork to meet safety, quality, cost and schedule goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or related field.
• Advanced proficiency with 3D CAD and detailed tooling drawings.
• Deep knowledge of GD&T, tolerance analysis, manufacturing processes, inspection techniques, and metrology.
• Proven experience leading cross-functional teams and working effectively with suppliers, production, quality, and design engineering.
• Strong analytical skills; experience with FEA for fixture analysis, tolerance stack-up software, and tooling validation methods.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver complex tooling projects on schedule and within budget.

Responsibilities

• Lead conceptualization, detailed design, qualification, and release of advanced production tooling, jigs, fixtures, assembly aids, and automated tooling systems from concept through production sustainment.
• Define tooling requirements in collaboration with design engineering, manufacturing, quality, assembly leads, test, and suppliers; translate requirements into robust specifications, 3D models, drawings, and BOMs.
• Perform and oversee tolerance stack-ups, GD&T assessments, fit checks, and validation plans; ensure tooling meets producibility and maintainability targets.
• Provide technical leadership for tooling fabrication and installation activities, including supplier selection, vendor oversight, acceptance criteria, installation planning, and turnkey implementation when required.
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective action for tooling-related production issues; implement durable solutions and standardize best practices across programs.
• Drive tooling lifecycle management, configuration control, change management, and documentation (process plans, inspection procedures, safety analyses, maintenance procedures).
• Integrate automated systems, robotic end-effectors, automated fastening, and metrology into tooling where applicable; collaborate with automation and controls engineering to deliver integrated solutions.
• Mentor and develop P1/P2 level tooling engineers and technicians; provide engineering direction for cross‑functional teams and represent tooling on program‑level reviews.
• Contribute to cost estimating, risk assessment, schedule development, and continuous improvement initiatives (Lean, Six Sigma) for tooling programs.
• Ensure compliance with Boeing engineering standards, regulatory requirements, and safety policies.

Skills

3D CAD proficiency

GD&T tolerance analysis

Manufacturing processes

Cross-functional leadership

Analytical skills

FEA for fixture analysis

Project delivery on schedule

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

CATIA V5

Siemens NX

Creo

SolidWorks

Tolerance stack-up software

Job description

Boeing Defense, Space & Security is seeking an Experienced Tooling Engineer to lead design, development, installation and sustainment of complex tooling in Berkeley, MO. You will direct tooling strategy, mentor engineers and drive continuous improvement across programs.

The role requires strong CAD skills, GD&T expertise, and experience with tooling validation, supplier oversight, and cross-functional teamwork to meet safety, quality, cost and schedule goals.