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Tool Design Engineer

Palmdale, CA, US • Posted 12 days ago • Updated 4 hours ago

Contract Independent

On-site

Compensation information provided in the description

Judge Group, Inc.

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Job Details

Skills

Aerospace
Manufacturing Engineering
Modeling
3D CAD
Regulatory Compliance
Research
Assembly
GD&T
Metrology
CATIA
Mechanical Engineering
Collaboration
Root Cause Analysis
Continuous Improvement
Manufacturing
Privacy
Marketing

Summary

Location: Palmdale, CA
Salary: $90.00 USD Hourly - $110.00 USD Hourly
Description:
About the Role

This role supports the design, development, and implementation of specialized tools and fixtures used in aerospace assembly and fabrication operations. The Tool Design Engineer collaborates closely with manufacturing, engineering, and vendor teams to deliver compliant, production-ready tooling solutions. The position emphasizes hands-on tool design, CAD modeling, and shop floor support within a regulated manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

Design and develop special tools and fixtures to support assembly and fabrication operations
Create detailed 3D CAD models and 2D drawings using CATIA V5
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including manufacturing, quality, and engineering
Provide shop floor support to resolve tooling, manufacturing, and technical issues
Support tooling vendors during fabrication and implementation phases
Ensure tooling configuration control and compliance with internal and regulatory requirements
Perform root cause analysis on tooling issues and implement corrective actions
Act as a technical checker for tool designs developed by internal teams or vendors
Review, research, and validate tooling disposition requests from vendors
Drive continuous improvement initiatives within tooling and manufacturing processes

Qualifications

STEM degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
Minimum 10 years of overall tool design experience for composite part families
Experience designing layup, trim, bond, and assembly fixtures
At least 5 years of recent experience using CATIA V5
At least 5 years of recent tool design and fabrication support experience
Strong experience with Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T)
Ability to read and interpret complex engineering drawings and specifications
Experience interpreting metrology data

Nice-to-Have Qualifications

Experience with CATIA V4
Hands-on mechanical or jig-building experience
Exposure to vendor tooling support and supplier coordination
Experience with root cause analysis and continuous improvement methodologies
Experience supporting composite manufacturing processes

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Position Id: 1128075
Posted 12 days ago

Company Info

About Judge Group, Inc.

The Judge Group, is a leading professional services firm specializing in talent, technology, and learning solutions. We consult, staff, train, and solve. Through our work we make people and organizations better.

Our services are successfully delivered through a network of more than 30 offices across the United States, Canada, and India. The Judge Group is proud to partner with the best and brightest companies in business today, including over 60 of the Fortune 100. We serve organizations in financial services, healthcare, life sciences, insurance, government (including aerospace and defense), manufacturing, and technology and telecommunications.

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