Tooling Design Engineer
Listed on 2026-09-20
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Engineering
Manufacturing Engineer, CAD/ AutoCAD/ Mechanical Design, Mechanical Engineer, Product Engineer -
Manufacturing / Production
Manufacturing Engineer, CAD/ AutoCAD/ Mechanical Design, Product Engineer
Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Tooling Design Engineer to support a high-growth aerospace manufacturing environment in Los Angeles, CA
. This role will focus on designing production tooling, assembly fixtures, jigs, weldments, carts, and other manufacturing hardware while working closely with Engineering and Manufacturing teams. The ideal candidate has 3+ years of industry experience
, strong hands‑on Siemens NX experience, and a background in tooling, mechanical design, or manufacturing
.
3+ YEARS EXPERIENCE | SIEMENS NX REQUIRED | 100% ONSITE LOS ANGELES
Key Responsibilities- Design production tooling, assembly fixtures, jigs, weldments, carts, and other manufacturing hardware.
- Develop 3D CAD models and detailed manufacturing drawings using Siemens NX
. - Take designs from requirements and concept development through detailed design and drawing release
. - Work closely with Engineering and Manufacturing teams to develop and refine tooling solutions.
- Apply GD&T, tolerance stack-ups, and DFM principles to designs.
- Participate in design reviews and incorporate engineering and manufacturing feedback.
- 3+ years of professional industry experience in tooling design, mechanical design, manufacturing engineering, or a related field.
- Strong hands‑on proficiency with Siemens NX — required.
- Experience designing tooling, fixtures, jigs, weldments, mechanical assemblies, or manufacturing hardware
. - Experience creating 3D CAD models and manufacturing drawings
. - Working knowledge of GD&T and tolerance stack-ups
. - Ability to work 100% onsite in Los Angeles, CA
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- $100,000 - $130,000 depending on experience.
- 6+ month contract with strong potential for extension and/or conversion.
- 40+ hours/week
. - 100% onsite in Los Angeles, CA
. - No active security clearance required.
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