Electra.aero · 2 months ago
Production Engineer - Tool Designer
Manassas, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$120K/yr - $140K/yr
5+ years expElectra Aero is pioneering sustainable aviation by developing hybrid-electric aircraft aimed at transforming regional air mobility. They are seeking a Production Engineer - Tool Designer to support the design and fabrication of tooling for aircraft structures, ensuring manufacturable and precise tooling solutions that meet aerospace quality standards.
AerospaceAir TransportationElectric Vehicle
Responsibilities
Generate tooling concepts for small, medium, and large assembly jigs in support of aircraft production
Collaborate with manufacturing engineering to refine, validate, and mature tool design concepts
Develop complete tooling designs and engineering data packages ready for fabrication
Partner with suppliers during fabrication and participate in final verification and acceptance of new tools
Support first article build activities and tool ring-out processes during initial production phases
Perform dimensional management studies to confirm tooling accuracy and conformance within tolerance bands
Participate in design reviews and configuration/change boards to ensure alignment with production and design requirements
Prepare and present design concepts, progress, and recommendations to senior engineers and leadership teams
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or higher in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, or equivalent practical experience
5+ years of experience in aerospace tooling design, manufacturing engineering, or related design disciplines
Proven experience designing tooling for subassembly and large-scale assembly jigs
Minimum 2000 hours of tool design using CAD (NX, SolidWorks, or CATIA)
Strong understanding of aerospace manufacturing processes, including hydroforming, metal-to-metal bonding, and composite vacuum tooling
Proficient with ANSI Y14.x GD&T standards and Model-Based Definition (MBD) practices
Familiarity with dimensional management (DM) and tolerance analysis
Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with suppliers, fabricators, and cross-functional engineering teams
Excellent communication skills and proficiency in creating technical documentation and presentations
Preferred
Experience with tooling verification, inspection, and acceptance processes
Familiarity with PLM systems and digital thread workflows
Experience supporting aircraft or aerospace component production environments
Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement initiatives
Company
Electra.aero
Electra develops hybrid-electric aircraft for sustainable urban and regional air mobility.
51-200 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$115MKey Investors
Prysm CapitalStatkraft VenturesVirginia Innovation Partnership Corporation
2025-04-21Series B· $115M
2023-07-26Series Unknown
2023-06-01Grant
Leadership Team
Marc Ausman
VP, Sales & Support
Recent News
2025-11-24
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