Tool Engineer 1

Engineering

Tool Engineer 1 El Segundo, CA Posted: 11/2/2026

Job Description

Job ID#:

227003

Job Category:

Engineering

Position Type:

Associate - W2

Duration:

52

Shift:

1

PDS Defense, Inc. is seeking a Tool Engineer 1, in El Segundo, CA. Job ID#227003

Job Description:

Collaborates with program management, engineering, subcontracts/procurement functional management and supplier management teams to ensure that all procurements meet or exceed the requirements of external and internal customers. Defines the Supplier statement of work with the scope of contract requirements and NGAS policies and processes and supplier quality requirements. Supports the maintenance of the approved supplier list within the Tooling Suppliers and periodically reviews supplier performance to determine whether suppliers should remain on the approved list.

Manages supplier requests for waivers, deviations and discrepancy reporting process through tool deviation requests and QA processes. Evaluates supplier-non-conformances, negative performance trends and failures and determines root cause and implements corrective and preventive actions. Manages source inspection processes and coordinates with customers as required. Verify that End Item Data Packages within QTIS are complete and manufacturing CoCs are reviewed prior to shipment. Utilizes supplier performance databases and supplier quality management system assessment tools to provide objective evidence of supplier's capability to perform.

Basic Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in engineering (Mechanical, Manufacturing, aerospace or related field. Experience in manufacturing environment. Knowledge of GD&T. Technical documentation and writing. Knowledge of Microsoft software suite such as excel and power point. 3D CAD experience.

Preferred Qualifications: Advanced degree in Engineering field, Composites experience. Supplier Audit assessment experience, Root Cause and Analysis training or Lean Manufacturing experience or certification.

Benefits offered to vary by the contract. Depending on your temporary assignment, benefits may include direct deposit, free career counseling services, 401(k), select paid holidays, short-term disability insurance, skills training, employee referral bonus, affordable medical coverage plan, and DailyPay (in some locations). For a full description of benefits available to you, be sure to talk with your recruiter.

Job Requirements

Minimum Security Clearance:

No Clearance

Military connected talent encouraged to apply.

VEVRAA Federal Contractor / Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals / Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act

• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance

• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers

• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

VEVRAA Federal Contractor / Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals / Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled