Aerospace Tool Design Engineer

Qualis LLC• Remote, US,

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About The Position

Qualis LLC is seeking a skilled Mid-Level Tool Design Engineer to join our team supporting cutting-edge aerospace programs. In this role, you will be responsible for the design, modeling, and documentation of tooling solutions used in the manufacturing and assembly of complex aerospace hardware. You will work cross-functionally with engineering teams and interface directly with program stakeholders to deliver high-quality, review-ready tool designs that meet program requirements. Duration of this contract 1099 job is expected to be 6 months. This is a fully remote position but may require travel to on-site customer or manufacturing facilities.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related technical field
3–6 years of experience in tool design or manufacturing engineering within aerospace, defense, or a related industry
Proficiency in CREO and/or CATIA for 3D modeling and 2D drawing creation
Experience producing engineering drawings in .CATDrawing or .drw format
Demonstrated ability to develop and document engineering requirements
Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint for preparing technical presentation materials
Strong attention to detail and ability to produce review-ready deliverables
Must be a U.S. Citizen and be able to obtain and maintain any necessary facility access credentials

Nice To Haves

Experience working on programs with NASA, commercial space, DOD space or other space/launch vehicle customers
Familiarity with requirement and design review processes and requirements management frameworks
Experience with GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing) per ASME Y14.5
Knowledge of aerospace manufacturing processes, including composites, machined parts, and GSE tooling
Experience with WindChill PLM
Experience working in an ITAR-controlled environment

Responsibilities

Develop complete 3D and 2D models and engineering drawings using CREO and/or CATIA software
Produce drawings in .CATDrawing or .drw file formats in accordance with program standards
Ensure all models and drawings are fully complete and ready for peer review and final approval prior to submission
Incorporate review feedback and manage drawing revisions
Develop and/or assist in developing tooling requirements for each tool created throughout the program lifecycle
Prepare and/or assist in preparing requirements material slides for design or requirements reviews
Produce presentation slides in .ppt file format, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and alignment with program objectives
Collaborate with systems and program engineering teams to ensure requirements are traceable and complete
Develop presentation slides for formal design reviews, based on provided Concepts of Operations (CONOPs) for each tool
Produce design review presentations in PPT for tools designed, ensuring content is comprehensive and review-ready
Coordinate with engineering and program teams to ensure design review presentations accurately reflect tool design intent and CONOPs alignment
Author comprehensive tool use instruction documents for each tool designed, including but not limited to proper tool usage, inspection procedures, and maintenance requirements
Ensure instructions are clear, accurate, and suitable for use by technicians and operators in a manufacturing or assembly environment
Deliver all tool use instruction documents in Microsoft Word (.docx) file format
Coordinate with subject matter experts, safety personnel, and program teams to validate instruction content prior to release
Conduct and document analysis of available suppliers for tooling materials and components, including all supporting trade studies performed and supplier attributes considered (e.g., lead time, cost, quality, capability)
Create and maintain Purchase Order (PO) tracking documents to support procurement activities throughout the program lifecycle
Deliver all supplier analysis and PO tracking documents in .xlsx file format
Provide any supporting tools developed for analysis or tracking purposes in their original source file format
Perform load analyses for tools designed to verify structural adequacy under expected operating conditions
Execute load analyses using hand calculations or Finite Element Analysis (FEA) models as required by the complexity of the tool and program requirements
Submit FEA analyses and associated models in ANSYS file format
Submit hand calculations in Microsoft Excel or MathCAD format
Ensure all stress analyses are traceable to tool requirements and are review-ready for program milestones