TOOLING ENGINEER

TOOLING ENGINEER
HQ Aero is currently recruiting for a TOOLING ENGINEERin TRIADELPHIA, WV

Job Summary:
This position will design tooling and equipment to be used in the manufacturing of composite parts, assemblies for aerospace manufacturing using Solid Works and other software systems.

Job Responsibilities

• Provide complete tooling concepts from basic engineering surfaces and customer Statement of Work.
• Provide complete tool models and designs for manufacturing of a finish product.
• Be a well-rounded professional who thoroughly understands the manufacturing processes and end uses of our products.
• The ideal candidate will possess the skills above and be willing to work on off hours and weekends on occasions as workloads vary.
• Create tool designs from customer supplied part models and specifications.
• Internally interface with Project Manager, Manufacturing, and Inspection.
• Import and analyze customer's engineered surface and create needed tooling following the statement of work.
• Create and release designs / models with a concurrent design build philosophy.
• Generate and supply data / drawings for off-site fabrication.
• Track, prioritize, and estimate progress on tasks
• Work seamlessly with all team members as well as other teams within the organization.
• Be willing to assist wherever needed.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• A bachelor's degree in engineering is preferred NOT required. 
• Criminal Background Check & Compliant to FAA Drug and Alcohol screening checks are mandatory.
• Working knowledge of SolidWorks NX or other modeling system.
• Familiarity with standard composite molding and fixturing.
• Proven knowledge and hands-on experience with modeling software, specifically SolidWorks and NX is required.
• Knowledge and experience of different types of tooling including, but not limited to assembly fixtures, vacuum trim fixtures, mechanical clamping trim fixtures, traditional composite and metal mold tools, high temperature mold tools, room temperature mold tools.
• Ability to work from blueprints, 3D-model, and customer specifications to produce a completed design to release to manufacturing.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues, communicate openly, and contribute to achieving shared goals.

DISCLAIMER
This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected by the successful applicant. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the successful applicant. The successful applicant may be asked to perform other duties as required.