Equipment & Tool Designer 3

Description:
Equipment & Tool Designer 3 — 6-month onsite contract in Renton, WA at $60/Hour — through CTS International.

Company is hiring Equipment and Tool Designers join our Common Tools team in Renton Washington as part of our Production Engineering organization.

In this role, you will serve as contributors to help support the implementation and sustainment of new and existing build plans that significantly impact the quality and cost performance of the program. We’re seeking innovative, detail- oriented planners who thrive in dynamic environments and bring a problem-solving mindset to complex production challenges. Join us and help shape the future of commercial aviation!

Primary Responsibilities:
Investigates and develops complex equipment and tooling concepts and specifications to satisfy aerospace product design and build requirements. Participates in design reviews, collects design requirements, creates and revises drawings and models, researches the application of robotics, automation and new technology to support the build plan. Creates off-load packages, specifications, purchase requests and usage instructions for equipment and tooling. Checks designs for compliance with safety, producibility, maintainability, reliability, ergonomic factors and regulatory requirements. Develops and documents equipment and tooling inspection and usage instructions, preventative maintenance plans, and user training. Provides technical support for engineering changes and discrepancies by investigating problems and analyzing data to identify solutions. Maintains hardware and software configuration. Assesses and makes recommendations for disposition of equipment and tooling.
Basic Qualifications:
3 or more years’ related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Preferred Qualifications:
• Associate’s Degree and 3 or more years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Familiar with 3D Modeling tools
• Experience with drawing, reading and interpreting Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
• 1 or more years of experience with Project Management experience

Education/experience typically acquired through advanced education (e.g. Associate) and typically 3 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience (e.g. Bachelor+1 years' related work experience, 5 years' related work experience, etc.).
 
Job Number: 377636
Job Location: Renton, WA
Rate: Up to $60.00/Hour
Duration: 6+ months
Start Date: ASAP
Input Date: 07/20/2026
Last Updated: 07/20/2026
Firm Name: CTS INTERNATIONAL
Address: 160 NW GILMAN BLVD STE 250
City, State: ISSAQUAH, WA 98027
Phone: 425/451-0051
Fax Phone: 425/635-7630
Email: cjhunter@ctsinternational.com
Website: www.ctsinternational.com
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