Sr. Tooling Development Engineer

AMETEK Inc.; Village of Garden City (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

AMETEK, Inc. is seeking a Sr. Tooling Development Engineer in Garden City, NY to own the full lifecycle of tooling design, building, and implementation of fixtures, tools, and rigs for our newest products.

You will collaborate with engineers and technicians to turn ideas into prototypes and production equipment. The role requires deep expertise in tooling technologies, CAD, GD&T, and manufacturing processes, with a strong emphasis on quality, documentation, and cross-functional teamwork in a

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in tooling design and development for scaling technologies.
• Machining or fabrication experience strongly preferred.
• Aerospace or high-reliability product experience strongly preferred.
• Sheet metal forming or similar industry experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead tooling design and development lifecycle for fixtures, tools and rigs.
• Oversee 3D modeling of tooling components and assemblies.
• Coordinate design reviews and BOM preparation.
• Drive continuous improvement of tooling and build processes.
• Ensure product manufacturability with stakeholders.
• Maintain revision control of new fixtures.
• Support proposals and future product development.

Skills

Parametric CAD

GD&T standards

Manufacturing know-how

Hardware assembly

Materials knowledge

FMEA & QA

AI tools usage

Self-motivation

Problem solving

Detail orientation

Communication skills

Fast-paced environment

Job description

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Job Title: Sr. Tooling Development Engineer

Location: Garden City, NY, US, 11530

Posting Date: Oct 27, 2026

Job Description: The Senior Tooling Development Engineer will own the full lifecycle of tooling design, building, and implementation of fixtures, tools, and rigs for our newest products. Working collaboratively with other Engineers and Technicians, the Senior Tooling Development Engineer will turn ideas into working prototypes and production equipment.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Experience with nickel-based superalloy foils
• Experience with Progressive die stamping or roll embossing
• Oversee complete tooling development for emerging aerospace hardware
• Lead detailed 3D modeling of complex tooling components and assemblies
• Prepare design concepts, sketches, layouts, technical drawings, and BOMs
• Develop and run tests of new fixtures to ensure product performance and quality
• Champion the continuous improvement of tooling and build processes
• Maintain revision control of new and existing fixtures
• Debug issues and work through root cause fixes with design engineering
• Interface with internal and external stakeholders to ensure product manufacturability
• Certify technical reviews and other engineering documentation
• Lead cross-functional activities to sustain existing designs
• Support proposals and future product development

Other Skills and Abilities

• Expertise in parametric CAD design
• Expertise in drawing ANSI standards and GD&T procedures
• Expertise in manufacturing techniques and processes
• Strong hands-on experience with hardware assembly and testing
• Knowledge of material properties and selection process
• Knowledge of FMEAs and quality assurance processes
• Demonstrated ability and willingness to useAItools to improve productivity, decision-making, work quality, and to reduce costs. The successful candidate must be able to identify appropriate AI use cases and critically evaluate AI-generated outputs.
• Highly motivated self-starter
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Capable of thriving in a fast-paced environment

Education and Experience

• 10+ Years of experience in the design and development of tooling for scaling technologies
• Machining or fabrication experience strongly preferred
• Aerospace or high-reliability product experience strongly preferred
• Sheet metal forming or similar industry experience strongly preferred

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work for prolonged periods on a computer and in a lab environment
• Ability to move equipment up to 25 pounds

Other Requirements

• Due to the nature of our business programs and products, applicants must have the legal right to work in the US and additionally must be legally authorized to access export-controlled information and source code.

Compensation

Employee Type: Salaried

Currency: USD

Salary Minimum: 110,000

Salary Maximum: 145,000

Incentive: No

Disclaimer:Where a specific pay range is noted, it is a good faith estimate at the time of this posting. The actual salary offered will be based on experience, skills, qualifications, market / business considerations, and geographic location.

AMETEK, Inc. is a leading global provider of industrial technology solutions serving a diverse set of attractive niche markets with annual sales over $7.5billion.

AMETEK is committed to making a safer, sustainable, and more productive world a reality. We use differentiated technology solutions to solve our customers’ most complex challenges. We employ 22,000colleagues, in 35countries, that are grounded by our core values: Ethics and Integrity, Respect for the Individual, Inclusion, Teamwork, and Social Responsibility. AMETEK isacomponent of the S&P 500. Visit https://www.ametek.com/careers for more information.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process should call 1 [phone].