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Nesco Resource · 14 hours ago

Tool Designer

Plainview, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$75K/yr - $100K/yr

4+ years exp

Nesco Resource is a leading defense/aerospace manufacturer with a strong work culture and benefits package. They are seeking a Tool Designer responsible for the design, development, and refinement of tools used in the manufacturing and assembly of aircraft structural components, supporting the full tooling lifecycle.

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Responsibilities

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

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)

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

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

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

Qualification

Aerospace EngineeringTooling DesignCAD SoftwareGeometric DimensioningTolerancingDesign for ManufacturabilityProject ManagementCollaborationProblem-Solving

Required

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