Tool Designer

Tooling Design Engineer - Aerospace

• Direct Hire
• Experience Only
• Long Island, NY
• $100k to $125k

Summary:

Responsible for the design, development, and refinement of tools, jigs, fixtures, molds, and gauges used in the manufacturing and assembly of aircraft structural components. This role supports the full tooling lifecycle - from initial concept and design reviews through procurement, production implementation, documentation, and configuration control. The Tool Designer reports to the Director of Operations and is a key contributor to the Engineering Design team.

Key Responsibilities:

Tool Design & Modeling

• Develop detailed 3D models and 2D drawings for a wide range of aerospace tooling, including assembly jigs, fixtures, molds, and gauges.
• Design tooling solutions that support complex manufacturing and assembly challenges from concept through production.
• Ensure all tooling designs comply with applicable engineering requirements, technical specifications, and company design standards.

Software & Technology

• Utilize CAD software such as Siemens NX, CATIA V5, and/or SolidWorks to create, modify, and maintain tooling designs.
• Apply Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) principles to ensure accuracy, repeatability, and manufacturability.
• Coordinate with internal manufacturing teams and external tooling vendors to support fabrication, validation, and delivery of tooling (experience working with proven external tool designers and manufacturers is a strong plus).

Analysis, Quality & Compliance

• Apply basic structural analysis principles and conduct research to validate tooling concepts and designs.
• Ensure tooling meets quality, safety, ergonomic, and regulatory requirements.
• Incorporate Design for Manufacturability (DFM) principles to ensure tools can be produced efficiently and cost-effectively.
• Adhere to all company policies, safety standards, and applicable regulatory requirements.

Project & Process Management

• Manage the complete tooling design lifecycle, from concept development through release to production.
• Participate in and lead design reviews; provide constructive feedback to peers and stakeholders.
• Develop tooling usage instructions, maintenance plans, and evaluation criteria, including calibration and load-testing requirements.
• Support methodization and standardization of tooling and processes to improve product quality and reduce manufacturing cycle times.

Collaboration & Communication

• Work closely with cross-functional teams including Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, and Quality.
• Communicate effectively with internal stakeholders and external vendors to ensure tooling requirements, schedules, and deliverables are met.
• Demonstrate strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and clear written and verbal communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, or a related field, with a minimum of four (4) years of aircraft tooling design experience.
• In lieu of a degree, a minimum of eight (8) years of directly related aircraft tooling design experience.
• Proven experience designing tooling for aerospace manufacturing or assembly environments is required.

PRO38
Nesco Resource offers a comprehensive benefits package for our associates, which includes a MEC (Minimum Essential Coverage) plan that encompasses Medical, Vision, Dental, 401K, and EAP (Employee Assistance Program) services.

Nesco Resource provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.