Tooling Engineer, Forging

Overview In this role you will design and validate forge tooling for aerospace components, partnering with engineers and vendors to deliver high‑volume, reliable tooling. You will drive the development and commissioning of custom production tooling and support automated integration with controls engineers. Your work enables efficient, safe, and compliant forging processes across ferrous and non‑ferrous parts. This position sits at the intersection of design, manufacturing, and safety within Hadrian’s Factory‑as‑a‑Service initiative. Compensation / BenefitsMedical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans for employees401kRelocation support may be providedFlexible vacation policyITAR compliance requirements ResponsibilitiesDesign structural and mechanical forge tooling for ferrous and non‑ferrous aerospace components across forging processesCollaborate with engineers and vendors to source, build, and deploy forge tooling systemsInterface with technicians to validate, install, and optimize forge tooling usageConduct FEA, flow simulations, and die stress analyses to validate designsDocument technical specifications, usage guides, and safety proceduresDrive testing, validation, and iteration of forge tooling solutionsLead efforts to commission custom production forge tooling and machinerySupport automated forge tooling integration with controls engineers for tooling exchange and changeoverUse hand calculations and analytical techniques to guide designEnsure compliance with OSHA and critical lifting requirements Key requirementsBachelor’s degree in Engineering, Aerospace, Physics, or related STEM field5+ years in a forging production system environment focusing on rate production optimization, tool life improvement, and defect preventionStrong understanding of forge manufacturing processes and bulk deformation principles for ferrous/non-ferrous productsExperience designing forge tooling systems for complex/high production parts and integrating with larger assembliesProficiency in prototyping and continuous improvementExperience performing FEA and die stress analyses; 3D modeling and simulation tools (e.g., SolidWorks, CATIA, NX, ANSYS, DEFORM, Forge, Q-Form)Knowledge of tool steel selection, fabrication, heat treatment, and high‑load/high‑temperature assembly techniquesKnowledge of hot bulk forming material behavior (upsetting, extrusion)Cross‑functional collaborationProblem solving and analytical thinkingAttention to safety and complianceFEA and die stress analysis3D CAD modeling (SolidWorks, CATIA, NX)Flow simulations