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Anduril Industries · 3 months ago

Senior Tooling Design Engineer

Raleigh, North Carolina, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$106K/yr - $160K/yr

10+ years exp

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company focused on enhancing military capabilities through advanced technology. The Senior Tooling Design Engineer will develop robust tooling and fixturing solutions for efficient manufacturing of complex aircraft structures, collaborating across teams to ensure production goals are met.

AerospaceArtificial Intelligence (AI)GovernmentMilitaryNational Security

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Own the design and develop of complex production assembly fixturing, tooling, jigging, machining fixturing, and manufacturing aids to support composite and metallic airframe major assembly as well as part fabrication and sub-assembly

Collaborate with manufacturing, design, quality, and supply chain teams to align tooling solutions with product needs and production goals

Evaluate and select appropriate materials, components, fabrication methods, and vendors for assembly fixturing and composite part tooling based on cost, timeline, and performance criteria

Oversee the procurement, build, commissioning, and validation of assembly fixturing and tooling from internal or external sources

Lead tooling trials and validations, including operator evaluations and integration testing on the manufacturing floor

Conduct detailed tolerance stack-up and GD&T analysis of assemblies and their subsequent fixturing and tooling to ensure fit, function, and repeatability across production stages

Support root cause analysis and corrective action implementation related to tooling or assembly non-conformances

Provide real-time manufacturing floor support, resolving fixturing and tooling related issues and collaborating with technicians and engineers to improve production processes

Ensure compliance with ergonomic, safety, quality, and aerospace regulatory standards throughout all fixturing and tooling designs and implementations

Qualification

Aircraft tooling designCAD software proficiencyGD&T analysisManufacturing engineeringComposite part machiningSiemens NXPassion for aviationTeam collaborationProblem-solvingAttention to detail

Required

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related technical field

10+ years of experience aircraft tooling and assembly fixturing design, manufacturing engineering, procurement, setup, and verification to support high-rate production

Strong proficiency in CAD software with specific emphasis on complex fixturing and tooling design

Hands-on experience supporting assembly fixturing and tooling full life cycle development through design, procurement, build, and implementation

Expertise with high-performance airframe manufacturing and assembly processes, including composite and metallic part machining, locating, fixturing, fastening, joining, fuel sealing, and integration from piece part to completed airframe

Expertise in modeling, creating GD&T drawings, and performing detailed tolerance stackup analysis for complex assembly fixturing and tooling

Eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance

Preferred

15+ years of experience in complex aircraft assembly fixturing and tool design supporting high-rate, low-cost rate production

Proficiency in Siemens NX and Teamcenter PLM systems

Broad experience in leading tooling and manufacturing of composite and metallic airframes and parts

Experience in full size determinant assembly

Experience in systems integration during airframe assembly

Experience in metrology verification methods and equipment used for aircraft assembly fixturing and part fabrication

Familiarity with simulation tools to assess tooling performance and ergonomics

Demonstrated passion for aviation, aerospace, or unmanned systems through hands-on projects, certifications, or hobbies

Active U.S. Secret clearance

Benefits

Platinum Healthcare Benefits: For U.S. roles, we offer comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you.

For UK roles, Private Medical Insurance (PMI): Anduril will cover the full cost of the insurance premium for an employee and dependents.

For AUS roles, Private health plan through Bupa: Coverage is fully subsidized by Anduril.

Basic Life/AD&D and long-term disability insurance 100% covered by Anduril, plus the option to purchase additional life insurance for you and your dependents.

Extremely generous company holiday calendar including a holiday hiatus in December, and highly competitive PTO plans.

16 weeks of paid Caregiver & Wellness Leave to care for a family member, bond with your baby, or tend to your own medical condition.

Family Planning & Parenting Support: Fertility (eg, IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carrier coverage with additional benefits and resources to provide support from planning to parenting.

Mental Health Resources: We provide free mental health resources 24/7 including therapy, life coaching, and more. Additional work-life services, such as free legal and financial support, available to you as well.

A professional development stipend is available to all Andurilians.

Company-funded commuter benefits available based on your region.

Relocation assistance (depending on role eligibility).

401(k) retirement savings plan - both a traditional and Roth 401(k). (US roles only)