Tooling Engineer — Lead Design for Advanced Tooling

Pantex Plant; Amarillo (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Pantex Plant in Amarillo, TX is seeking a Tooling Engineer to lead the design of innovative tooling sets and equipment. You will develop 3D models, BOMs, calculations, fabrication drawings and SOW inputs, while validating designs through analyses and tests.

The role emphasizes technical leadership, collaboration across disciplines, and direct support to weapon processes in a DOE/NNSA environment, contributing to national security and program goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in engineering/science with no required experience.
• ABET-accredited program preferred for mechanical engineering.
• PE license is preferred for advanced levels.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design of new tooling sets and equipment.
• Develop 3D models, BOMs, fabrication drawings, and specs.
• Perform analyses and validation of tooling designs.
• Provide expert problem resolution for in-service tooling.
• Lead project teams to implement tooling into weapon processes.

Skills

Leadership

Team collaboration

Technical authority

Communication

Education

ABET-accredited Mechanical Engineering degree

GPA 3.0/4.0 (Bachelor)

GPA 3.3/4.0 (Master)

GPA 3.5/4.0 (PhD)

Professional Engineering License (PE)

Job description

Pantex Plant in Amarillo, TX is seeking a Tooling Engineer to lead the design of innovative tooling sets and equipment. You will develop 3D models, BOMs, calculations, fabrication drawings and SOW inputs, while validating designs through analyses and tests.

The role emphasizes technical leadership, collaboration across disciplines, and direct support to weapon processes in a DOE/NNSA environment, contributing to national security and program goals.