Tool Engineer 2 | El Segundo, California, United States Tool Engineer 2 - El Segundo, CA

About the Role
Join Indotronix as a Tool Engineer 2 and play a pivotal role in designing and developing cutting-edge industrial tools and support equipment for advanced manufacturing and aerospace projects. Collaborate within a high-performing team environment in El Segundo, CA, where your expertise will directly impact production quality, safety, and efficiency. Work a balanced 9x80 schedule and advance your career with exposure to state-of-the-art technologies and industry leaders.

Responsibilities

- Develop innovative tooling concepts and support equipment for both new and ongoing manufacturing programs
- Design and create detailed engineering drawings, inspection requirements, and verification plans for tooling and fixtures
- Collaborate closely with Tool Designers, manufacturing, operations, vendors, and engineering teams to deliver quality solutions
- Review and validate tooling designs for manufacturability, fit, form, and function
- Manage end-to-end tooling projects, including cost tracking, procurement, fabrication, and schedule adherence
- Coordinate design reviews and ensure tooling requirements are met to support production goals
- Support and inspect vendor-fabricated tooling for compliance with engineering drawings and standards
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives and contribute to proactive problem-solving
- Ensure safety and regulatory compliance in all tooling designs and manufacturing processes
- Assist in root cause investigations, non-conformance analysis, and process improvement efforts

Required Skills and Experience

- Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM discipline
- 2-5 years' experience in tooling design using NX CAD, CATIA, or similar tools
- Strong knowledge of manufacturing, fabrication processes, and machine shop practices
- Proficiency in GD&T and ASME Y14.5-2018 application and drawing standards
- Ability to produce accurate, compliant engineering drawings including weld symbols
- Demonstrated project management, organizational, and communication abilities
- U.S. Citizenship with ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Security Clearance

Preferred Skills

- Aerospace manufacturing environment experience
- Special tooling design and fabrication expertise
- Vendor capability evaluation for tooling and aerospace production
- Experience with Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems, stress analysis, and finite element analysis (FEA)
- Prior support of tooling SOWs and design estimates
- Professional Engineering (PE) License
- Active DoD Secret Clearance within the last 5 years

Benefits

- Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package
- Flexible 9x80 work schedule enabling better work-life balance
- Opportunities for career advancement and skill development in the aerospace sector
- Collaborative, safety-focused, and innovative team environment

How to Apply
Ready to shape the future of aerospace tooling? Submit your application today and take the next step in your engineering career with Indotronix in El Segundo, CA.