ABOUT THE TEAMAs a Tooling Engineer, you will design, validate, and implement high-quality tooling and fixtures to enable efficient and safe manufacturing of complex aircraft structures. Collaborating with engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and quality teams, you'll support new product introduction and production scaling while staying closely connected to the production floor.
WHAT YOU'LL DO- Lead and assist the air vehicle development team with new product designs to ensure manufacturability and validate processes/technology.
- Provide real-time manufacturing floor support, resolving tooling-related issues and collaborating with technicians and engineers to improve production processes.
- Conduct detailed tolerance stack-up and GD&T analysis of assemblies and their fixturing to ensure fit, function, and repeatability across production stages.
- Own and execute tool designs using CAD software.
- Understand and communicate tool access and machine access requirements.
- Select the best methods for producing parts, tools, or assemblies.
- Conduct root cause failure investigations and implement corrective actions.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS- 5+ years of experience in production assembly/fabrication, including composites, metallics, and manufacturing operations for air vehicles (manned or unmanned).
- Demonstrated ability to distinguish critical design differences between prototype and production tooling.
- Experience with detailed tooling requirements for composite manufacturing processes, including lamination, curing, trimming, and assembly.
- Proficiency in designing mechanical parts using CAD. Understanding of manufacturing methods such as machining, sheet metal, composites, 3D printing, injection molding, and casting.
- BS in Mechanical, Aerospace, or a related Engineering discipline, or equivalent applicable experience.
- Must be able to obtain and hold a U.S. security clearance.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS- Experience using NX/Teamcenter.
- 5-10 years of experience in tool design.
- Familiarity with Full Scale Determinate Assembly (FSDA) is preferred.
- Aviation or automotive passion demonstrated through certifications, licenses, or hobbies.
- Aircraft development experience.
- Active U.S. Secret security clearance.
US Salary Range
$129,000-$171,000 USD
The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full time offers; and are considered part of Anduril's total compensation package. Additionally, Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including:
BenefitsAt Anduril, we invest in our people. Our comprehensive, competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to employees) ensures you're supported in health, recovery, and whatever comes next. For more information, Explore Our Benefits.
