Senior Tooling Design Engineer; Level 3

Job Details

Relocation assistance may be available. Clearance required for start:
No. Clearance type:
Secret. Travel:
Yes, 25% of the time.

Responsible for providing designs for industrial machinery and equipment, tools, dies, gauges, jigs, fixtures, and machine attachments required for production or experimental use, taking into account accessibility, economy, mobility, and performance requirements.

• Create 3D models and 2D drawings to be used in the manufacturing of new tooling in support of various programs.
• Create effective and safe designs that are used to manufacture, test, qualify, and transport product.
• Schedule and run 30/60/90% Design Reviews to ensure customer satisfaction throughout the design cycle.
• Work with internal customers to conceptualize and design support equipment for new and existing programs.
• Work closely with other Tool Engineering functions to provide designs on time and within budget.
• Understand and monitor budget and schedule for own tasks.
• Review engineering drawings and designs for manufacturability.

• Bachelor's in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) with 4 years of experience in Mechanical, Design, Tooling, Manufacturing, Die, Product, or similar ENGINEERING fields; OR Masters in STEM with 3 years of experience in the mentioned fields; OR PhD in STEM with 0 years of experience.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Clearance and Special Program Access within a reasonable period.
• Experience in design, fabrication and implementation of tooling used in the manufacture of composite and metallic parts.
• Experience with general metallic fabrication including welding and machining.
• Experience with solid modeling (NX preferred) or similar.
• Experience with 2D drafting software (CADAM preferred).
• Experience with manufacturing processes.
• Written and oral communication skills.
• Experience with 2D drawing preparation and analysis.
• Experience with GD&T practice and implementation.
• Experience with root cause corrective action analysis.
• Experience leading smaller scale projects with minimal supervision, working autonomously.

• Bachelor's in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) with 8 years of experience in Mechanical, Design, Tooling, Manufacturing, Die, Product, or similar ENGINEERING fields; OR Masters in STEM with 6 years of experience; OR PhD in STEM with 4 years of experience.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Clearance and Special Program Access within a reasonable period.
• Experience in design, fabrication and implementation of tooling used in the manufacture of composite and metallic parts.
• Experience with general metallic fabrication including welding and machining.
• Experience with solid modeling (NX preferred) or similar.
• Experience with 2D drafting software (CADAM preferred).
• Experience with manufacturing processes.
• Written and oral communication skills.
• Experience with 2D drawing preparation and analysis.
• Experience with GD&T practice and implementation.
• Experience with root cause corrective action analysis.
• Experience leading larger scale projects with minimal supervision, working autonomously.

• Extensive knowledge of the E‑2D platform and firm comprehension of 2D-designed vehicle engineering data.
• Familiarity with OSHA specs for design for safety.
• CAM experience preferred; developing and maintaining a tooling budget; ensuring cost management.
• Extensive knowledge of sheet‑metal aircraft manufacture.
• Knowledgeable and demonstrated experience with NX modeling.
• Structural Analysis experience (FEA and hand calculations) is a plus.
• PE certification is also a plus.
• Mechanical Design and Assembly experience.
• Experience with managing small to medium‑size design projects.

Primary Level Salary Range: $89,400.00 – $.
Secondary Level Salary Range: $ – $.

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and discretionary bonuses in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses reward individual contributions and company results. Vice Presidents or Directors may be eligible for Long‑Term Incentives. Benefits include health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, a savings plan, company‑paid holidays and paid time off for vacation and personal business.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. U.S. citizenship is required for all positions that involve a government clearance.