Tooling Design Engineer (Aerospace)

ALTEN Technology USA; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

ALTEN Technology USA is seeking a senior Tooling Design Engineer to lead day-to-day tooling development for production supports across multiple industries, including aerospace and automotive. The role emphasizes CAD-driven design, GD&T-controlled tolerances, and collaborative problem solving with cross-functional teams to ensure robust tooling solutions.

The successful candidate will have a STEM degree and at least 10 years of tooling design experience, strong CAD and drawing skills, and the

Qualifications

• A degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 10 years of tooling design experience.
• 10 years of experience using 3D modeling CAD software.
• Experience working with CAD assemblies.
• Good understanding of Engineering Drawings and GD&T.
• Strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft O365 suite.
• US citizenship is required for government/military programs.
• Aerospace MRO experience preferred.
• Lean manufacturing/Kaizen experience preferred.
• Composite materials experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop new tools, tooling, gauging, and other tooling aids to support production operations.
• Create designs and drawings using CAD software.
• Analyze tooling performance and adjust designs to improve performance.
• Design tooling for CNC machining, turning, and additive manufacturing.
• Review manufacturing specifications to determine tooling requirements.
• Collaborate with team members to develop design solutions for production support.
• Provide technical support to operations and external vendors.
• Investigate and troubleshoot process issues.
• Provide guidance during tooling fabrication and continuous improvement.

Skills

Tooling design

3D CAD modeling

Engineering drawings

GD&T

Analytical thinking

Teamwork

Creativity

Microsoft Office

Education

STEM degree

Tools

CAD software

Job description

We’re ALTEN Technology USA, an engineering company that provides solutions for engineering, technology, and product development projects. For decades, we’ve been helping our clients develop products that are changing the world, whether that’s by shaping the future of space exploration, saving lives with medical devices that set a new standard of care, or creating the fully autonomous electric taxi of tomorrow. Our team of more than 600 people works across industries including aerospace, medical devices and life sciences, unmanned systems and robotics, automotive OEM and tier 1 suppliers, commercial vehicle, electric vehicles, rail, and more. Our offices across the US have different industry focuses and engage with our clients in different ways, ranging from working on-site at client facilities to performing product development at our delivery centers.

ALTEN Group, our parent company, has been a leader in engineering and information technology for more than 30 years. ALTEN Group operates in 30 countries across Europe, North America, Asia, Africa and the Middle East and employs more than 36,000 people, 88% of whom are engineers. The company covers the whole development cycle and offers a choice of service levels, from technology consulting to complete project outsourcing.

When you join ALTEN Technology USA, you join a group of people passionate about collaborating to solve some of the world’s most technical engineering challenges. Our success is tied to taking care of our employees by building relationships and providing opportunities for mentorship and career growth. We offer comprehensive benefits for all full-time employees, including medical, dental, and vision insurance; a 401(k) plan with employer matching; paid time off (PTO); paid parental leave; and mentorship to help you take your career to the next level. You don’t have to take our word for it that we are a great place to work—we were named on the 2023 Top Workplaces list thanks to feedback from our proud employees.

Role Overview

• The role will be responsible for day-to-day tooling design and development support for production tooling aids.
• The focus is on designing and developing tools, tooling, gauges, and tooling production aids to support new and existing production processes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and develop new tools, tooling, gauging, and other tooling aids to support production operations.
• Create designs and drawings using Computer Aided Design (CAD) software.
• Analize tooling performance and adjust designs accordingly to improve performance.
• Design tooling for CNC machining, turning, and additive manufacturing methods.
• Review technical manufacturing specifications to determine tooling requirements.
• Design for ergonomics when appropriate
• Collaborate with team members to develop design solutions for production support.
• Evaluate tooling/gauge/aid performance to determine for-use worthiness.
• Investigates and troubleshoots process issues.
• Provides technical support to operations.
• Consult with outside engineering entities when required to resolve issues.
• Provide technical support and guidance to internal and external vendors during tooling fabrication.
• Analyze process data in support of continuous improvement.

Basic Qualifications:

• A degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 10 years of tooling design experience
• 10 years of experience using 3D modeling CAD software
• Experience working with CAD assemblies.
• Good understanding of Engineering Drawings and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
• Strong analytical skills using appropriate logic and reasoning for design solutions.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Strong creativity and innovation skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft O365 suite.
• US. citizenship is required for this position; only U.S. citizens are authorized to access and handle sensitive data required to support our government and military programs.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Aerospace Maintenance Repair and Overhaul (MRO) experience
• Understanding of Lean Manufacturing principles, experience with Kaizen events or experience with a continuous improvement program (6s, etc.).
• Experience with composite materials

ALTEN Technology is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our Policy is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual’s age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or veteran status.