Description:
Work Shift: - 1st shift, 4/10s, hours 5am to 330 pm
US Citizenship Required
Fully onsite- Palmdale CA
Basic Qualifications:
High school diploma
15 + years of aerospace/manufacturing experience
Experience in tool fabrication/assemblies
Key Responsibilities
• Tool Design & Development
o Generate 3 D models and detailed drawings for custom tools, fixtures, jigs, and gauges using CAD software (SolidWorks, CATIA, or Creo).
o Conduct design for manufacturability (DFM) and design for assembly (DFA) reviews; incorporate GD&T and tolerancing best practices.
o Perform finite element analysis (FEA) and stress/deflection calculations to validate structural integrity.
• Prototype & Validation
o Build and assemble prototype tooling; coordinate rapid prototype methods (3 D printing, CNC machining, additive manufacturing).
o Develop test plans; run qualification trials, capture data, and analyze results to verify tool performance against specifications.
o Document tool qualification reports and secure release for production use.
• Production Support
o Issue and maintain engineering change orders (ECOs) for tooling improvements or corrective actions.
o Provide onsite support for tool installation, alignment, and troubleshooting; train manufacturing personnel on proper usage.
o Monitor tool wear, life cycle cost, and schedule preventive maintenance or refurbishment as needed.
• Supplier Management
o Identify, qualify, and manage external tool vendors; develop statements of work (SOW) and technical specifications.
o Conduct supplier audits, evaluate capability, and ensure compliance with Northrop quality standards (AS9100, NADCAP).
• Continuous Improvement
o Lead initiatives to reduce tooling cost, cycle time, and waste through lean manufacturing, value stream mapping, and automation.
o Capture lessons learned; update tooling standards, best practice guides, and knowledge base documents.
• Compliance & Documentation
o Ensure all tooling complies with relevant standards (MIL STD 1850, FAA/EASA, ITAR) and internal security requirements.
o Maintain accurate configuration-controlled records in PLM system (Windchill, Teamcenter).
Job Number:
BR15576
Job Location:
Palmdale, CA
Rate:
Open
Per Diem:
Split
Overtime:
NA
Duration:
24 months
Start Date:
2 weeks from offer acceptance
Input Date:
02/24/2026
Last Updated:
02/24/2026
Firm Name:
ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY
Attention:
Brittany
Address:
15 KENNETH MINER DR
City, State:
WRENTHAM, MA 02093
800 Phone:
877/334-7700
Fax Phone:
877/335-7700
Email:brao@advancedtechno.com Website:www.advancedtechno.com
