Piper Companies

Tooling Design Engineer

Piper Companies$100K — $130K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3+ years of professional industry experience in tooling design or related fields.
  • Strong hands-on proficiency with Siemens NX is required.
  • Experience designing various manufacturing hardware, including tooling and fixtures.
  • Proficient in creating 3D CAD models and detailed manufacturing drawings.
  • Working knowledge of GD&T and tolerance stack-ups is essential.
  • Must be able to work onsite in Los Angeles, CA.

Responsibilities

  • Design production tooling, assembly fixtures, jigs, weldments, carts, and other hardware.
  • Develop detailed 3D CAD models using Siemens NX.
  • Guide designs from requirements to detailed design and release.
  • Collaborate with Engineering and Manufacturing teams on tooling solutions.
  • Apply GD&T principles and conduct tolerance stack-ups in designs.
  • Participate in design reviews, integrating feedback from stakeholders.

Benefits

  • Contract role with strong potential for extension or conversion to a permanent position.
  • 40+ hours a week, providing a full-time experience.
  • 100% onsite work, fostering team collaboration in Los Angeles.
Full Job Description
Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Tooling Design Engineer to support a high-growth aerospace manufacturing environment in Los Angeles, CA . This role will focus on designing production tooling, assembly fixtures, jigs, weldments, carts, and other manufacturing hardware while working closely with Engineering and Manufacturing teams. The ideal candidate has 3+ years of industry experience , strong hands-on Siemens NX experience, and a background in tooling, mechanical design, or manufacturing .

3+ YEARS EXPERIENCE | SIEMENS NX REQUIRED | 100% ONSITE LOS ANGELES

Key Responsibilities
  • Design production tooling, assembly fixtures, jigs, weldments, carts, and other manufacturing hardware .
  • Develop 3D CAD models and detailed manufacturing drawings using Siemens NX .
  • Take designs from requirements and concept development through detailed design and drawing release .
  • Work closely with Engineering and Manufacturing teams to develop and refine tooling solutions.
  • Apply GD&T, tolerance stack-ups, and DFM principles to designs.
  • Participate in design reviews and incorporate engineering and manufacturing feedback.
Must-Have Qualifications
  • 3+ years of professional industry experience in tooling design, mechanical design, manufacturing engineering, or a related field.
  • Strong hands-on proficiency with Siemens NX - required.
  • Experience designing tooling, fixtures, jigs, weldments, mechanical assemblies, or manufacturing hardware .
  • Experience creating 3D CAD models and manufacturing drawings .
  • Working knowledge of GD&T and tolerance stack-ups .
  • Ability to work 100% onsite in Los Angeles, CA .
Compensation & Details
  • $100,000 - $130,000 depending on experience.
  • 6+ month contract with strong potential for extension and/or conversion.
  • 40+ hours/week .
  • 100% onsite in Los Angeles, CA .
  • No active security clearance required.
Keywords

Tooling Design Engineer, Tool Design Engineer, Tooling Engineer, Fixture Design Engineer, Manufacturing Tooling Engineer, Mechanical Design Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, Tooling Designer, Mechanical Designer, Siemens NX, NX CAD, 3D CAD, assembly fixtures, production tooling, jigs, workholding, weldments, welded frames, tubular frames, carts, GSE, PDR, CDR, detailed design, design release, manufacturing drawings, GD&T, tolerance stack-up, DFM, aerospace, manufacturing, mechanical design

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About Piper Companies

Piper Companies is a staffing and recruiting firm based in Conshohocken, Pennsylvania. It provides staffing solutions for a variety of industries, including technology, healthcare, and finance. The company was founded in 2011 and has since grown to become a leading provider of staffing services in the Philadelphia area. Piper Companies is committed to providing high-quality service to its clients and candidates, and has a strong focus on building long-term relationships. The company is also known for its corporate social responsibility initiatives, including support for local charities and community organizations.
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