Staff Engineer, Tool Design (R6296)

Seattle, Washingtonfull time

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f7d8749a-72d6-407c-bf98-292ea630c73a The Staff Engineer, Tool Design owns the lifecycle of production tooling for aerospace systems, ensuring safe and repeatable assembly. This role involves designing tooling, conducting FEA, managing fabrication, and supporting first article activities.

Responsibilities

The Senior Tool Design Engineer brings 7+ years of experience developing production tooling for complex aerospace systems. This role owns tooling throughout its lifecycle (concept, design, analysis, release, fabrication, and prove-out) ensuring safe, repeatable, first-time-right assembly. You will work cross-functionally with Manufacturing, Quality, and Safety to deliver robust tooling that supports pilot builds through rate production.
Translate GD&T, key characteristics, and CTQs into tooling requirements (datums, locators, clamps, tolerances, ergonomics, ESD/FOD controls).
Design assembly jigs, drill/bond fixtures, composites molds & trim fixtures, go/no-go gauges, lifting/handling carts, and protective tooling using CATIA/NX/SolidWorks.
Conduct FEA and hand calculations to confirm stiffness, clamp loads, safety factors, and ergonomics.
Generate complete Tool Design Packages including 3D models, 2D drawings with GD&T, BOM, torque/fastener specs, materials/finishes, lifting points, and safety labeling.
Lead design reviews with ME, Quality, Safety, and Launch teams; perform human-factors evaluations.
Manage tool fabrication , oversee NCR/ECR resolution, and support shop-floor prove-out.
Develop Tool Setup & Care Instructions, PM plans, and inspection checklists.
Support First Article activities including CMM/laser-tracker alignment, gage strategy, and dimensional validation.
CATIA / NX / SolidWorks, 3DEXPERIENCE / Teamcenter, FEA tools, GD&T, metrology fundamentals, supplier manufacturing processes.

Qualification

Bachelor’s degree in MechanicalKnowledge of quality standardsStrong project management skillsTemporary employee offer package

Required

7+ years of experience in tooling design, mechanical design, or manufacturing engineering.
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Industrial, Mechatronics, or related engineering field.
Experience in prototype manufacturing in a startup or rapid-growth environment.
Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, including machining, composites, avionics and/or assembly.
Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment and adapt to changing priorities

Preferred

Knowledge of quality standards, such as AS9100 or ISO 9001.
Familiarity with advanced manufacturing technologies, such as additive manufacturing or automation systems.
Strong project management skills, including experience managing multiple priorities and deadlines.
Full-time regular employee offer package:
Pay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity
Temporary employee offer package:
Pay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)
Salary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.

Benefits

Equity/RSU

Company

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