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Sonaca · 3 months ago

Tool Design Engineer III

St. Charles, MO (Corporate - Washington)

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$103K/yr - $171K/yr

10+ years exp

Sonaca North America is a leading provider of aerospace and defense solutions, dedicated to making air and space travel safe and sustainable. They are currently seeking a Tool Design Engineer III to develop conceptualized tooling solutions and create CAD models, guiding the successful completion of major programs while functioning independently and as part of a team.

AerospaceCivil EngineeringManufacturing

Responsibilities

Responsible for the design of metal forming tools, including welding, EDM, and heat treat. Additional tool types will include assembly fixtures, mechanical equipment, and some robotics

Knowledge of commercial jet engine nacelles preferred

Must be able to take a design from concept to drawing release

Evaluates requirements to develop tool concepts

Develops complex tool and equipment specifications

Develops concepts for complex tools and equipment and can present alternative concepts

Ability to manipulate data sets such as conceptual tool design models and deliverable designs

Will create and modify tool designs

Develops and implements alternative methods and interim solutions for damaged or unsafe tools and equipment to meet functional requirements

Participates in tool/equipment try-outs to ensure requirements have been satisfied

Evaluates and develops/revises preventative maintenance requirements for tools

Responds to requests for review and evaluates ability to produce proposed design with respect to forming, machining, and finishing by using in-house or supplier provided processes to support customer specifications

Assists in determining methodology for assembly of components and evaluates part-features required to support the proposed product

Investigates, develops, and verifies feasibility of tool concepts

Incorporates safety, ergonomic, and regulatory requirements in tool designs

Works well under general supervision

Directs work of others and acts as a lead

Performs other duties as required

Qualification

Unigraphics NXCATIA V5Tooling experienceAerospace industry knowledgeProject leadershipTeam collaborationProblem-solvingCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in a related engineering field is preferred and a minimum of 10+ years of tooling experience in the Aerospace Industry or related field or the equivalent in training, education and experience

Requires advanced knowledge of Unigraphics NX and/or CATIA V5 CAD software as well as MS Office products

Responsible for the design of metal forming tools, including welding, EDM, and heat treat