Manager, Tooling Engineering

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of engineers in completion of concept generation, design, analysis, modeling, drafting, and associated documentation of tooling used in space flight hardware manufacturing
• Prioritize, assign, and drive completion of projects in alignment with schedule and budget targets
• Provide technical guidance and problem solving in completion of design and analysis
• Coordinate directly with manufacturing, operations, and product personnel to understand tooling needs to support Operations
• Manage external design and fabrication partners through complete project lifecycle, as required
• Represent the Tooling Engineering team in manufacturing, operational, and program technical reviews
• Evaluate and approve designs and analysis performed by other engineers and vendors
• Maintain and report on technical aspects of projects and adherence to schedule and budget
• Participate in continuous training and skills development, and provide mentoring and growth opportunities for design engineers on the team
• Create and present technical documentation that clearly conveys design intent and adherence to standards, requirements, and specifications
• Travel approximately 10% of the time

• Minimum of a bachelor’s college degree in mechanical, aerospace, electrical, structural, industrial, or manufacturing engineering; or other major requiring engineering or manufacturing core courses
• 10+ years’ experience with design, analysis, and integration of mechanical systems (mechanisms, power transmission components, hydraulics, fluid systems, etc.), support frames/structures, and/or lifting fixtures
• Proven ability to drive complex projects to completion
• Experience with CAD tools, PTC Creo and NX preferred

• Experience working on aerospace development programs, production lines, or field operations in both design and hands‑on roles; experience on commercial development programs a plus
• Solid understanding of the fundamentals of electrical systems/components and control systems
• Hands‑on fabrication, assembly, or maintenance experience

WA applicants: $ – $ (other site ranges may differ)

• Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, short and long‑term disability, 401(k) with up to 5% company match, and an Education Support Program
• Stock options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)
• Paid Time Off: up to four weeks per year based on scheduled hours, and up to 14 company‑paid holidays
• Eligible for bonuses and additional benefits based on role type, level, and company discretion; amounts not guaranteed and subject to change

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