Tool Engineer

Engineer the Tools that Build the Future of Flight! Turn Innovative Designs into Reality with PDS Tech Commercial!

Location: Palmdale, CA | Schedule: 9x80 | Pay Rates: $56.17/hour

PDS Tech Commercial is partnering with a leader in the aerospace industry to hire a talented Tool Engineer to support the design, development, fabrication, and validation of specialized tools and fixtures. This is an exciting opportunity to apply your engineering expertise, solve complex manufacturing challenges, and help advance next-generation aerospace production.

If you enjoy hands-on engineering, creative problem-solving, and driving manufacturing innovation, this opportunity is for you!

What You'll Do: Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate tooling and fixture design and fabrication requirements with internal and external customers.

• Develop, coordinate, and execute engineering test plans.

• Evaluate and implement manufacturing process improvements.

• Collaborate with engineering teams on new product designs to ensure manufacturability.

• Validate manufacturing processes, tools, and technologies.

• Manage projects through every phase, including design, documentation, fabrication, assembly, and validation.

• Apply manufacturing methods and engineering principles to develop effective tooling solutions.

• Interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and GD&T requirements.

• Communicate project updates, schedules, and recommendations to stakeholders and leadership.

What You'll Bring: Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics).

• At least 1 year of engineering experience.

• At least 1 year of basic knowledge or experience in aerospace, fabrication, or tooling.

• Knowledge of manufacturing methods, fabrication processes, machining, assembly, and tooling.

• Basic understanding of CAD/CAM systems and engineering design tools.

• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.

• Basic understanding of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).

• Strong project management, organization, and time management skills.

• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to work with multiple levels of leadership.

• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet production schedules and deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications: Stand Out from the Crowd

• 2+ years of directly related tooling engineering experience.

• Experience manipulating engineering data using CATIA and NX .

• Familiarity with CAD/CAM applications and 3D modeling.

• Experience with tooling design, fabrication, assembly, and validation.

• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and continuous improvement initiatives.

Why Join PDS Tech Commercial?

At PDS Tech Commercial, we connect talented professionals with opportunities to make a difference in some of the world's most innovative industries.

Here's why this opportunity is worth exploring:

• Work with Industry Leaders: Partner with a recognized aerospace leader on innovative manufacturing projects.

• Make an Impact: Develop tooling solutions that support advanced aerospace production.

• Expand Your Expertise: Apply and strengthen your engineering, CAD, and manufacturing skills.

• Collaborate & Innovate: Work alongside talented engineers and cross-functional teams.

• Grow Your Career: Take on challenging projects that build your technical knowledge and professional experience.

READY TO ENGINEER WHAT'S NEXT?

If you're a motivated engineering professional with a passion for tooling, manufacturing innovation, and aerospace technology, we want to hear from you!

Apply today with PDS Tech Commercial and help shape the future of aerospace manufacturing!

Your engineering expertise can build something extraordinary!

This position requires use of information or access to facilities subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). These regulations may limit access of controlled technologies: 1) to U.S. Persons, including U.S. Citizens, lawful permanent residents, and other narrow categories including refugees and asylees, or 2) to certain foreign nationals that have received an export license.

Pay Details: $56.17 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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• The California Fair Chance Act

• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance

• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers

• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

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