Otto Aerospace · 2 hours ago
Lead Tooling Engineer (FAIT)
United States
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
5+ years expOtto Aerospace is developing the world’s first fifth-generation sustainable business jet using advanced aerodynamics and composites. The Lead Tooling Engineer (FAIT Tooling) will provide technical leadership in the design, development, and implementation of production tooling to support manufacturing programs, ensuring alignment with engineering and quality standards.
AerospaceAir Transportation
No H1B
Responsibilities
Work with the Tooling Manager to define tooling strategy and architecture to support Design Development Builds, flight testing, LRIP, and FRP builds
Establish best practices, standards, and design guidelines for jigs, fixtures, molds, mandrels, trim tools, drill tools, assembly tooling among other tooling opportunities
Works with relevant stakeholders on design and development of: Assembly jigs and fixtures, Drill templates and match-drill tooling, Composite layup tools, molds, mandrels, and trim fixtures, Integration and alignment tooling
Ensure tooling designs meet GD&T, structural, technical specifications, tolerance, ergonomics, safety, and producibility requirements
Review and approve tooling designs, layouts, and drawings prior to release
Drive continuous improvement, cost reduction, and cycle time improvements to existing tooling
Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior tooling and mechanical engineers
Participate in hiring, onboarding, and performance feedback for tooling department team members
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field
5 - 7 years of experience in mechanical/tooling engineering within aerospace or high-precision manufacturing
Proven experience designing and implementing assembly jigs and fixtures
Experience supporting builds in prototype, flight test, or production environments
Strong knowledge of GD&T, tolerance analysis, and datum structures
Experience in airframe structures, composite structures, or final assembly tooling
Experience with CATIA, 3DX, NX
Knowledge of AS9100 and aerospace quality systems
Ability to work in fast-paced, high-ambiguity environments
Excellent communication across engineering, manufacturing, and leadership
Structured problem-solving and root cause analysis skills
Hands-on, 'get it done' mentality with a focus on execution
Ability to spend time on the manufacturing floor supporting builds
Preferred
Composite tooling
Previous experience leading small engineering teams or acting as technical lead
Benefits
Subsidized medical, dental, and vision coverage
401(k) opportunities
Paid short term disability
Voluntary long-term disability
Additional term life
15 paid days off
13 paid company holidays
Paid sick leave
Potential bonuses
Stock options
Company
Otto Aerospace
Otto is creating the future of sustainable air travel through paradigm-shifting design, performance and economics.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Paul Touw
Chief Executive Officer
J. Scott Drennan
President & COO
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