Jigs and Tooling Design Engineer

ALTEN Technology USA•Mobile, AL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

We’re ALTEN Technology USA, an engineering company helping clients bring groundbreaking ideas to life—from advancing space exploration and life-saving medical devices to building autonomous electric vehicles. With 3,000+ experts across North America, we partner with leading companies in aerospace, medical devices, robotics, automotive, commercial vehicles, EVs, rail, and more. As part of the global ALTEN Group—57,000+ engineers in 30 countries—we deliver across the entire product development cycle, from consulting to full project outsourcing. When you join ALTEN Technology USA, you’ll collaborate on some of the world’s toughest engineering challenges, supported by mentorship, career growth opportunities, and comprehensive benefits. We take pride in fostering a culture where employees feel valued, supported, and inspired to grow. ALTEN is seeking a Jigs & Tooling Engineer to support manufacturing operations at our Mobile, AL facility. This role is responsible for the design, development, implementation, and continuous improvement of jigs, fixtures, and tooling used on the production floor. The engineer will work closely with Manufacturing, Design Engineering, Quality, and Tooling teams to ensure tooling solutions are robust, ergonomic, cost-effective, and aligned with Airbus quality and safety standards. Proficiency in CATIA is essential.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field
3+ years of experience in tooling, jig, or fixture design within a manufacturing environment
Strong proficiency in CATIA (V5 and/or 3DEXPERIENCE)
Experience supporting production or shop floor environments
Solid understanding of GD&T, mechanical design principles, and manufacturing processes

Nice To Haves

Aerospace manufacturing experience
Knowledge of composite or metallic aircraft structures
Familiarity with Airbus design methods, standards, or production systems
Experience with tooling validation, measurement systems, and first article inspections (FAI)
Exposure to Lean Manufacturing or continuous improvement methodologies

Responsibilities

Design and develop production jigs, fixtures, and tooling using CATIA in accordance with Airbus design standards
Translate product design requirements into manufacturable and reliable tooling solutions
Create 3D models, 2D drawings, and complete technical documentation for tooling release
Ensure tooling designs support dimensional accuracy, repeatability, and production rate objectives
Provide hands-on engineering support to the manufacturing floor during tooling installation, tryouts, and ramp-up
Troubleshoot tooling-related issues affecting safety, quality, delivery, or cost
Implement tooling modifications and improvements based on production feedback and performance data
Support measurement systems and tooling alignment to ensure product conformity
Analyze tooling performance and identify opportunities to improve ergonomics, cycle time, reliability, and maintainability
Participate in Lean / continuous improvement activities (Kaizen, problem-solving workshops, root cause analysis)
Support standardization and reuse of tooling solutions where applicable
Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Quality, and Maintenance teams
Interface with suppliers and internal tool shops for tooling fabrication, validation, and acceptance
Support tooling procurement activities including specifications, supplier technical reviews, and acceptance testing
Ensure tooling designs comply with Airbus processes, quality standards, and regulatory requirements
Maintain accurate configuration control, BOMs, and engineering change documentation
Support audits, reviews, and continuous compliance with safety and quality standards