Description:
Chipton-Ross is seeking multiple Tool Engineer 2's for a contract opportunity in Palmdale, CA.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS (REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE): o A minimum of a Bachelor's Science Degree STEM (Science, Technical, Engineering, or Math) and 1 year of basic knowledge in a related aerospace, fabrication, or tooling experience. o 1 year engineering experience. o Excellent time management skills for working within established production timelines and schedules. o This position requires having the ability to communicate with various levels of leadership.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES: o Coordination of design and fabrication requirements for tools and fixtures with customers, both internal and external. o Coordinate/develop & execute test plans. o Develop & evaluate process improvements. o Assist Team with new product designs to ensure manufacturability, validate process/technology. o Managing all phases of project: design, document, fabricate, assemble, and validate. o Manufacturing Methods - Knowledge of manufacturing, methods, fabrication processes (e.g., forming, stamping, machining, heat treatment, machines/machine tools, cutting tools and fluids, N/C programming, instrumentation, data acquisition and control systems). Ability to select the best method of producing parts, tools or assemblies. Verifiable performance record that includes the various aspects of assembly line operation. o Project Management - Successful project management and leadership experience. Coordination of design and fabrication requirements for tools and fixtures with customers, both internal and external. o Computer Aided Design Tools - Basic knowledge of computer aided design tools and systems (e.g., computer aided design/computer aided manufacturing (CAD/CAM), computer aided three dimensional interactive (CATIA), Mentor Graphics, Unigraphics). Able to manipulate data sets, (e.g., compare CATIA to measurement data, create stereo lithography files). o Engineering Drawings & Specs - Basic ability to read, understand, and interpret engineering drawings and specifications. Basic level understanding of GD&T.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (DESIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE): o A minimum of 2 years directly related tooling engineering experience. o Experienced in manipulating data in CATIA and NX.
REQUIRED EDUCATION: Bachelor's Degree is required. School must be accredited.
WORK HOURS: 9/80 workweek. This position will serve on-site at Palmdale.
Job Number:
220527
Job Location:
Palmdale, CA
Rate:
Up to $62.09 DOE
Duration:
7 months
Input Date:
11/11/2026
Firm Name:
CHIPTON ROSS
Attention:
Kevin Suk
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:ksuk@chiptonross.com Website:www.chiptonross.com
