Description:
Chipton-Ross is seeking a Tool Designer for a contract opportunity inPalmdale, CA.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS (REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE): Secret security clearance. Ability to obtain SAP within 6 weeks of submission. Minimum 1 year design experience with Catia V5 or 3DX Minimum 1 year cumulatively designing structural assembly / fabrication tools for aerospace vehicles or similar Minimum 7 years experience designing structures or tooling in CAD Minimum 1 year creating 2D technical design drawings. Highly proficient in GD&T.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES: Complete understanding and wide application of technical principles, theories, and concepts, in the field. Independently determines and develops approach to solutions. Provides technical solutions to a wide range of difficult problems. Will act as liaison between designers, manufacturing, engineers, manufacturing, and tooling procurement regarding aspects of quality, cost, and schedule relating to tool manufacturing planning. Will lead activities to improve processes within the tool design and planning product flow. Will use 3DX / Catia for design and create technical 2D drawings.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (DESIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE): Tool fabrication Types of tooling: structures assembly, fixtures, drill jigs, lift and move tools Authoring tool usage instructions or assembly work instructions Manufacturing engineering type production floor support Aircraft assembly First article builds
EQUIRED EDUCATION: Accredited HSD/GED
WORK HOURS: Full-Time 4/10 work scheudle 1st Shift
Job Number:
217378
Job Location:
Palmdale, CA
Rate:
Up to $95.00 DOE
Duration:
12 months
Input Date:
03/10/2026
Firm Name:
CHIPTON ROSS
Attention:
Patricia Serge
Address:
420 CULVER BLVD
City, State:
PLAYA DEL REY, CA 90293
Phone:
310/414-7800 X286
800 Phone:
800/927-9318
Fax Phone:
310/414-7808
Email:pserge@chiptonross.com Website:www.chiptonross.com
