Build the Tools Behind Aerospace Innovation as an Tooling Engineer

Turn concepts into reality and help power the future of aviation. PDS Tech Commercial is partnering with a leading aerospace and defense innovator to hire an experienced Tool Engineer professional for an exciting opportunity in Palmdale, California. If you're passionate about tooling design, manufacturing processes, and solving complex engineering challenges, this is your opportunity to contribute to programs that support some of the most advanced aerospace technologies in the world.

Position: Tool Engineer
Location: Palmdale, CA 93550
Job Type: Full-Time Contract (6 Months)
Schedule: Monday-Friday | 9/80 Work Schedule
Pay Rate: $56.17 per hour

Make an Impact Through Innovation

As an Engineer Tool, you'll play a critical role in supporting tooling and manufacturing operations by designing, developing, and validating tools, fixtures, and processes that enable production success. Working closely with customers, product development teams, and manufacturing personnel, you'll help ensure products can be built efficiently, accurately, and to the highest quality standards.

This role offers the opportunity to oversee projects from concept through implementation while driving continuous improvement across tooling and manufacturing processes.

What You'll Do

Tooling Design & Development

• Coordinate tooling and fixture design requirements with internal and external customers.

• Develop tooling concepts and detailed designs that support manufacturing operations.

• Create and maintain engineering documentation related to tooling fabrication and implementation.

• Design tooling solutions that improve manufacturability, quality, and operational efficiency.

Project Management & Execution

• Manage all phases of tooling projects, including:

  • Design

  • Documentation

  • Fabrication

  • Assembly

  • Validation

• Coordinate activities across multiple stakeholders to ensure successful project completion.

• Develop and execute test plans to verify tooling performance and requirements.

Manufacturing Process Support

• Develop manufacturing processes, plans, procedures, and work instructions.

• Assist Product Development Teams with evaluating new designs for manufacturability.

• Validate manufacturing processes and technologies to ensure production readiness.

• Create visual aids and supporting documentation for shop floor implementation.

Continuous Improvement

• Evaluate existing processes and identify opportunities for improvement.

• Implement solutions that enhance efficiency, quality, and productivity.

• Support initiatives focused on reducing waste and improving manufacturing performance.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of CATIA design experience with strong proficiency in:

  • 3D Modeling

  • Detail Design

  • Engineering Documentation

• Familiarity with industry standards related to:

  • Detailed Drawing Requirements

  • ANSI Standards

  • ISO Standards

• Experience designing:

  • Castings

  • Stampings

  • Turned Components

• Strong understanding of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) and its practical application.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to manage technical details while coordinating with multiple stakeholders.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including:

  • Outlook

  • Word

  • Excel

  • PowerPoint

Preferred Qualifications

Ideal candidates will also demonstrate:

• Experience supporting aerospace or advanced manufacturing environments.

• Strong knowledge of tooling fabrication and assembly processes.

• Ability to independently manage multiple projects and priorities.

• Experience developing manufacturing work instructions and process documentation.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.

• A continuous improvement mindset focused on quality and efficiency.

• Ability to collaborate effectively across engineering, manufacturing, and customer teams.

Why Join Us?

At PDS Tech Commercial, we connect skilled professionals with career opportunities that make a lasting impact. When you join our team, you'll gain:

• Competitive pay at $56.17 per hour.

• Exposure to innovative aerospace and manufacturing programs.

• Opportunities to work on challenging projects from design through implementation.

• Collaboration with experienced engineering and manufacturing professionals.

• A culture that values innovation, teamwork, quality, and continuous improvement.

• The chance to expand your technical expertise and make meaningful contributions to critical aerospace operations.

If you're looking for a role where your engineering knowledge, creativity, and problem-solving abilities can drive real-world results, this opportunity is for you.

Take the Next Step in Your Engineering Career

Bring your CATIA expertise, tooling knowledge, and passion for innovation to a team that is helping shape the future of aerospace manufacturing.

Apply today and join PDS Tech Commercial as an Engineer Tool in Palmdale, CA. Build the tools that make aerospace innovation possible.

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