Tooling Engineer Level 2/3 – Secret Clearance, NX

Northrop Grumman; Layton (UT); On-site; USD 72,100 - 134,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Discretionary bonus

Job summary

Northrop Grumman in Layton, UT is seeking a Tooling Engineer Level 2/3 to design tooling, dies, gauges, jigs and machine attachments required for production and experimental use. The role emphasizes accessibility, economy, mobility and performance in designs.

Responsibilities include creating 3D models and 2D drawings, conducting design reviews, and coordinating with internal customers to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery while maintaining manufacturability and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor in STEM with 1 year of experience in Mechanical, Design, Tooling, Manufacturing, Die, Product, Mechanical or related fields OR Master in STEM with 0 years in listed fields
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Clearance prior to starting
• Ability to obtain and maintain Special Program Access prior to starting
• Experience with Solid modeling experience or similar (NX Preferred)
• Experience with manufacturing processes
• Experience written and oral communication skills
• Experience with 2D drawing preparation
• Experience with GD&T practice and implementation

Responsibilities

• Create 3D models and 2D drawings for tooling production across programs
• Design safe and effective tooling for manufacturing, testing, qualification, and transport
• Schedule and run 30/60/90% design reviews to ensure customer satisfaction
• Collaborate with internal customers to conceptualize and design support equipment
• Coordinate with Tool Engineering teams to deliver designs on time and within budget
• Monitor budget and schedule for assigned tasks
• Review drawings and designs for manufacturability

Skills

Clearance eligibility

Solid modeling

2D drawing preparation

GD&T knowledge

Technical communication

Education

Bachelor in STEM

Master in STEM

PhD in STEM

Tools

NX modeling

Manufacturing processes knowledge

Job description

Northrop Grumman in Layton, UT is seeking a Tooling Engineer Level 2/3 to design tooling, dies, gauges, jigs and machine attachments required for production and experimental use. The role emphasizes accessibility, economy, mobility and performance in designs.

Responsibilities include creating 3D models and 2D drawings, conducting design reviews, and coordinating with internal customers to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery while maintaining manufacturability and quality standards.