Build the Tools That Build the Future of Aerospace

Tool Engineer | Aerospace Manufacturing Innovation

PDS Tech Commercial | El Segundo, CA | $58.53/Hour

Are you an experienced engineer with a passion for manufacturing, tooling, and supplier collaboration? PDS Tech Commercial is partnering with a leading aerospace innovator to identify a talented Tool Engineer who will play a critical role in the design, procurement, fabrication, and deployment of specialized aerospace tooling.

This is your opportunity to work at the intersection of engineering excellence and manufacturing execution, ensuring that complex composite and metallic tooling solutions are delivered to the highest standards of quality, performance, and precision. If you thrive in a hands-on, fast-paced environment and enjoy working with suppliers to solve complex challenges, we want to hear from you.

Location: El Segundo, CA 90245

Job Type: Full-Time Consultant (12-Month Assignment)

Schedule: Monday-Friday | 9/80 Work Schedule

Pay Rate: $58.53 per hour



Must be eligible to obtain a Security Clearance.

What You'll Do

As a Tool Engineer, you will serve as the primary technical liaison between internal engineering teams and supplier partners, overseeing the complete tooling lifecycle from concept through commissioning.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end design, procurement, fabrication, and implementation of specialized aerospace tooling.
  
• Partner closely with engineering, program management, procurement, supplier management, and manufacturing teams to ensure tooling solutions meet program requirements.
  
• Develop detailed Statements of Work (SOWs) defining technical requirements, scope, quality expectations, and contract deliverables.
  
• Evaluate supplier capabilities and support the ongoing management of approved supplier networks.
  
• Monitor supplier performance, identify risks, and implement corrective actions as needed.
  
• Provide technical oversight to ensure composite and metallic tooling is manufactured to strict aerospace and industrial specifications.
  
• Review supplier requests for waivers, deviations, and discrepancy reports while driving resolution through established quality processes.
  
• Investigate supplier non-conformances, identify root causes, and lead corrective and preventive action initiatives.
  
• Coordinate source inspections and collaborate with customers and quality teams as required.
  
• Verify End Item Data Packages and manufacturing Certificates of Conformance (CoCs) prior to shipment.
  
• Utilize supplier performance databases and quality management assessment tools to evaluate supplier readiness and capability.
  
• Drive manufacturing execution to ensure tooling programs are delivered on schedule, within budget, and to quality requirements.
  

What You Bring

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, including:
  
  
  
  • Mechanical Engineering
    
  • Manufacturing Engineering
    
  • Aerospace Engineering
    
  • Or a related technical discipline
    
  
  
  
• Experience working within a manufacturing environment.
  
• Knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
  
• Experience creating and maintaining technical documentation and engineering reports.
  
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel and PowerPoint.
  
• Experience using 3D CAD software.
  
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work across multiple teams and supplier organizations.
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree in an engineering discipline.
  
• Experience working with composite materials and composite tooling.
  
• Supplier audit and assessment experience.
  
• Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA) training or experience.
  
• Lean Manufacturing experience or certification.
  
• Aerospace manufacturing experience.
  
• Experience managing tooling fabrication projects from concept through production implementation.
  

Why Join Us?

At PDS Tech Commercial, we're dedicated to connecting exceptional talent with organizations that are shaping the future of aerospace and advanced manufacturing. This position offers the chance to work on innovative programs where your expertise directly impacts production success and operational excellence.

What Makes This Opportunity Exceptional?

• Competitive pay at $58.53 per hour
  
• Exposure to cutting-edge aerospace technologies and manufacturing processes
  
• Opportunity to collaborate with industry-leading engineers and suppliers
  
• High-impact role with ownership across the entire tooling lifecycle
  
• Supportive, team-oriented culture focused on innovation and continuous improvement
  
• 9/80 work schedule that promotes work-life balance
  
• Professional growth through challenging projects and cross-functional collaboration
  
• Opportunity to expand your expertise in aerospace tooling, supplier management, quality systems, and manufacturing operations
  

If you're energized by solving technical challenges, building strong supplier relationships, and delivering complex engineering solutions that support world-class aerospace programs, this role is built for you.

Ready to Engineer the Future?

Take the next step in your career with a role that combines technical leadership, manufacturing excellence, and innovation.

Apply today with PDS Tech Commercial and help deliver the tooling solutions that power the next generation of aerospace achievement.



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