217129 - Tooling Engineer 3
- Industry
- ENG
- Region
- CA-S.Cali-Los Angeles/Orange Counties
- City
- Palmdale
- State
- CA
- Rate
- Up to $118.07 DOE
- Duration
- 24 months
- Description
Chipton-Ross is seeking a Tooling Engineer 3 for a contract opportunity in Palmdale, CA.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS (REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE):
o High school diploma/equivalent. o 15 + years of aerospace/manufacturing experience. o Communication and problem solving.POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:
o Tool Design & Development o Generate 3 D models and detailed drawings for custom tools, fixtures, jigs, and gauges using CAD software (SolidWorks, CATIA, or Creo). o Conduct design for manufacturability (DFM) and design for assembly (DFA) reviews; incorporate GD&T and tolerancing best practices. o Perform finite element analysis (FEA) and stress/deflection calculations to validate structural integrity. o Prototype & Validation o Build and assemble prototype tooling; coordinate rapid prototype methods (3 D printing, CNC machining, additive manufacturing). o Develop test plans; run qualification trials, capture data, and analyze results to verify tool performance against specifications. o Document tool qualification reports and secure release for production use. o Production Support o Issue and maintain engineering change orders (ECOs) for tooling improvements or corrective actions. o Provide onsite support for tool installation, alignment, and troubleshooting; train manufacturing personnel on proper usage. o Monitor tool wear, life cycle cost, and schedule preventive maintenance or refurbishment as needed. o Supplier Management o Identify, qualify, and manage external tool vendors; develop statements of work (SOW) and technical specifications. o Conduct supplier audits, evaluate capability, and ensure compliance with Northrop quality standards (AS9100, NADCAP). o Continuous Improvement o Led initiatives to reduce tooling cost, cycle time, and waste through lean manufacturing, value stream mapping, and automation. o Capture lessons learned; update tooling standards, best practice guides, and knowledge base documents. o Compliance & Documentation o Ensure all tooling complies with relevant standards (MIL STD 1850, FAA/EASA, ITAR) and internal security requirements. o Maintain accurate configuration-controlled records in PLM system (Windchill, Teamcenter).PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (DESIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE:
o Experience in tool fabrication/assemblies.REQUIRED EDUCATION:
High school diploma/equivalent is required. School must be accredited.WORK HOURS:
Full-Time 4/10 workweek. Mon thru Thur (5 AM - 3:30PM).Employment will be contingent on clearing a drug screen and background check. Both must clear prior to start date.
- Contact
-
Kevin Suk
ksuk@chiptonross.com
CHIPTON-ROSS, INC.
420 Culver Boulevard
Playa Del Rey, CA 90293
Phone: (310) 414-7800 x230 or (800) 927-9318 x230
Candidates responding to this posting must currently possess the eligibility to work in the United States. No third parties please.
Employment will be contingent on candidate clearing pre-employment drug screen and background check.
Chipton-Ross provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by Federal, State or local law. This policy governs all areas of employment at Chipton-Ross, including recruiting, hiring, training, assignment, promotions, compensation, benefits, discipline, and terminations.