Senior Mechanical Design Engineer (Onsite)
About The Position
The Senior Tooling Design Engineer collaborates with senior engineers and cross-functional teams to design, develop, and refine tools and fixtures that support manufacturing and assembly processes. The role contributes to projects in a fast-paced environment and supports manufacturing and engineering processes through tooling design, documentation, validation, and continuous improvement. The position is classified as onsite, with employees working primarily at the assigned site in Carlsbad, California. U.S. citizenship is required because only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program or contract. No security clearance is required.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or a related field.
- Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience, or 3 years with an advanced degree.
- Experience with CAD software such as NX, CATIA, Creo, or SolidWorks.
- Experience with GD&T principles, manufacturing processes, and assembly techniques.
- Experience with problem-solving and analytical tasks related to mechanical design.
- Experience working collaboratively within cross-functional teams.
- U.S. citizenship is required.
Nice To Haves
- Experience designing molds, assembly fixtures, machining fixtures, or other tooling used for composite or ceramic processing in the aerospace industry.
- Experience with Lean Manufacturing principles and process improvement tools.
- Experience with additive manufacturing and advanced tooling technologies.
Responsibilities
- Design and develop tools, fixtures, and equipment to support manufacturing and engineering processes.
- Create and update 3D models, technical drawings, and documentation using CAD software.
- Collaborate with manufacturing, quality, and engineering teams to ensure tools meet functional requirements and are optimized for production.
- Support testing, validation, and troubleshooting of tools to ensure performance and quality standards are met.
- Assist in continuous improvement of tool design processes to enhance efficiency and reduce lead times.
- Ensure compliance with safety standards, company policies, and engineering best practices.
- Research and evaluate new tooling suppliers and support the purchasing process.
- Train engineers and technicians on proper use of tooling.
- Explore and implement new technologies to align with business goals.
Benefits
- Relocation package
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Short-term disability insurance
- Long-term disability insurance
- 401(k) match
- Flexible spending accounts
- Flexible work schedules
- Employee assistance program
- Employee Scholar Program
- Parental leave
- Paid time off
- Holidays
- Potential annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
