Tool & Test Engineer 3 (H/F) - MAG AEROSPACE INDUSTRIES, LLC

AEROCONTACT; Carson (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking aerospace company as a Tooling Engineer 3, where you'll lead the design and development of essential tools and test equipment. This role offers the chance to work on innovative projects that contribute to a safer and more sustainable world. Collaborate with talented teams to ensure quality, safety, and cost objectives are met while managing existing tooling operations. If you have a passion for aerospace and a strong background in engineering design, this is your opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 7-8 years in regulated engineering design or production with technical leadership.
• Knowledge of aerospace materials, engineering drawings, and circuitry.

Responsibilities

• Oversee tooling and testing equipment for New Product Introduction.
• Lead design teams to ensure tooling meets program requirements.
• Manage procurement of high-value tools and equipment.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Problem-Solving

Adaptability

Communication

LEAN Tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

Tools

CATIA V5

Microsoft Office

ERP Systems

eMaint

LabView

Job description

POWERED BY TEAMWORK. Are you ready to be part of a team that drives big ideas and even bigger wins? At Safran, we believe in the power of both collaboration and individual contributions. We understand that it takes diverse perspectives, problem-solving skills, dependability, and trust to push each other forward and achieve great success. For us, working here is more than just a job; it's a passion. There's the unique opportunity to lead the way in aerospace and defense and contribute to creating a safer and more sustainable world.

We trust our employees to bring bold ideas to build the future of aerospace together, contributing to our ranking by TIME as the leading Aerospace & Defense company on the 2023 World's Best Companies list (#59 on the full list). Join our team and become part of the group that's making amazing things happen on the ground and in the skies. Together, we'll proudly step back and say, “We did that."

Role Overview

The Tooling Engineer 3 ensures the design and development of tools, test equipment, and prototypes required during research, development, and the industrialization of new products. This role also manages the continued operations of existing tooling and testing equipment in Production. The engineer leads the development team to ensure tools, test equipment, and prototypes are designed and built according to program commitments, quality, safety, and cost objectives. They lead supply chain decisions regarding complex make versus buy options and work with suppliers on technical aspects to meet testing requirements. They also define and manage maintenance, storage, and spare parts protocols for tools.

Key Responsibilities

1. Oversee leadership of tooling and testing equipment requirements for projects in New Product Introduction, Transfers of Work, and Design Updates.
2. Lead Design and Manufacturing teams to ensure complex tooling, jigs, fixtures, test boxes, and electronic test equipment meet program requirements.
3. Manage the specification, design, manufacture, and implementation of new tools supporting delivery, cost, quality, and safety objectives.
4. Lead tooling maintenance and storage protocols.
5. Coordinate with supply chain for procurement of high-value tools and equipment.
6. Collaborate with Operations and Program management to ensure production support and tool storage.
7. Provide input to Design IPTs for components, systems, and programs.

Additional Information

At Safran Cabin, diversity & inclusion are valued as sources of richness that enhance quality of life, performance, and innovation. We welcome diverse contributions and provide equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, marital status, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability, military status, citizenship, genetic information, or other protected characteristics.

We seek service-oriented team players with strong interpersonal skills, a positive attitude, and adaptability. Attributes include being team-oriented, process-focused, honest, quality-minded, committed, success-recognizing, urgent, solution-oriented, and customer-focused.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Mechanical, Systems, Electrical, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
• Experience: 7-8 years in highly regulated engineering design or production, with at least 1 year in technical leadership.
• Computer Skills: ERP systems, CATIA V5 & SmarTeam, Microsoft Office, eMaint, LabView (plus).
• Other Skills: Knowledge of aerospace materials and processes, engineering drawings, circuitry, electronics, organization, communication, independent work, primary assembly processes, 3D modeling, LEAN tools, Green Belt certification (plus).

This job description outlines the general nature and level of work performed. Actual duties may vary based on assignment or group.