Staff Tooling Engineer - Level 5

Northrop Grumman

Commerce, CA, US
Base: $153,600.00 - $230,400.00; bonus/equity: dis...
Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering
12 years of tool engineering experience
Proficiency with catia nx or solidworks
The role involves designing innovative tools, fixtures, and jigs necessary for the manufacturing and assembly of propulsion tanks made with titanium and composite materials

Job Summary

  • The role involves designing innovative tools, fixtures, and jigs necessary for the manufacturing and assembly of propulsion tanks made with titanium and composite materials.
  • Northrop Grumman offers a comprehensive Total Rewards package including health insurance, savings plans, and paid time off alongside competitive base salary ranges.
  • Candidates will partner with Manufacturing, Test, and Design Engineering functions to ensure successful execution and delivery of hardware while mentoring junior staff.

Matching Summary

The role involves designing innovative tools, fixtures, and jigs necessary for the manufacturing and assembly of propulsion tanks made with titanium and composite materials.

Salary

Base: $153,600.00 - $230,400.00; Bonus/Equity: Discretionary bonus and annual bonuses available; Benefits: Health insurance, life/disability insurance, savings plan, PTO

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering
  • 12 years of tool engineering experience
  • Proficiency with CATIA NX or SolidWorks
  • Advanced GD&T and drawing generation skills
  • Experience with composite structures tooling

Nice-to-have

  • Mentoring junior engineers
  • Knowledge of AS9100 standards
  • Experience with autoclaving processes
  • Understanding of automated fiber placement
  • Background in titanium welding and machining

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree with 12 years experience OR Master's with 10 years
  • US Citizenship required for government clearance positions
  • Extensive experience in Design for Manufacturability (DFMA)

Work Rights

U.S. Citizenship required for all positions with a government clearance

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