Tooling Engineer

Layup Parts

$90K — $160K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Engineered a solid background in manufacturing environments.
  • Self-motivated with the ability to independently drive projects.
  • 2+ years' experience with prepreg composites and tooling specifics.
  • Familiar with geometric quality control and data analysis.
  • Proficient in CAD software like NX, SolidWorks, or Catia.
  • Adaptable to dynamic, fast-paced startup conditions.

Responsibilities

  • Design and construct precise tooling, including molds and fixtures.
  • Transform customer data into ply books and production kits.
  • Provide customers with design feedback and cost-saving suggestions.
  • Collaborate with software engineers to enhance internal tools effectively.
  • Engage directly on the production floor to understand design impacts.
  • Assist in budgeting for new equipment and training personnel.
  • Innovate and develop new manufacturing methods as the company evolves.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Short- and long-term disability insurance along with life insurance.
  • Opportunity to participate in equity option grants.
  • Access to a 401k retirement plan.
  • Unlimited paid time off plus 9 federal holidays.
Full Job Description
What You'll Do:

  • Design tooling: Build molds and fixtures that are accurate, scalable, and production-ready with thorough documentation.
  • Bring designs to life: Create ply books and kits from customer data and projector programs.
  • Work with customers: Share DFM feedback and cost-down ideas that help us scale together.
  • Team up with software: Partner with our software engineering team to test, validate, and refine in-house tools providing clear feedback that drives improvement.
  • Get hands-on: Spend time on the production floor to feel the impact of your design decisions firsthand, identify bottlenecks, and create solutions that make technicians' jobs easier.
  • Scale our capabilities: Help budget and plan for new equipment, train the team, and expand capabilities.
  • Push innovation: Develop new manufacturing methods as the company grows it capabilities.


What We're Looking For:

  • Be awesome! Be the kind of person you want to work with!
  • Engineering Background: Strong fundamentals and a proven track record of designing and delivering in manufacturing environments.
  • Self-starter: Able to own and drive projects with minimal guidance. Ability to design multi-piece molds and complex tooling independently.
  • Experience in composites: 2+ years working with prepreg composites in a manufacturing environment with deep understanding of tooling splits, ply drops, adhesive films, debulking, intensifiers, caul plates, and core splicing.
  • Hands-on quality: Familiar with scanned data and geometric QC analysis.
  • Technical fluency: Proficient in professional CAD (NX, SolidWorks, Catia, etc.) and capable of creating professional manufacturing drawings.
  • Startup ready: Comfortable working in a fast-moving, resourceful environment where priorities can shift quickly.


Bonus Points:

  • Knowledge of machining and 3D printing design considerations.
  • Experience with alternate composites processes: VARTM, compression molding, trapped rubber molding, or wet layup.
  • Software/coding knowledge (C++, Python, Matlab, VBA, Arduino, etc.)


$90,000 - $160,000 a year

Final compensation is based on your experience, skills, and what you bring to the table.
  • Full Benefits Package: Medical, dental, and vision coverage, short- and long-term disability insurance, company-paid life insurance
  • Equity Option Grants
  • 401k plan
  • Paid Time Off: Unlimited PTO + 9 Federal Holidays


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