{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"5cd7672291ebc128b1425bd2","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/5cd7672291ebc128b1425bd2","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/5cd7672291ebc128b1425bd2","title":"Tool Engineer","description":"Build the Tools That Build the Future of Aerospace\nTool Engineer | Aerospace Manufacturing Innovation\n\nPDS Tech Commercial | El Segundo, CA | $58.53/Hour\n\nAre you an experienced engineer with a passion for manufacturing, tooling, and supplier collaboration? PDS Tech Commercial is partnering with a leading aerospace innovator to identify a talented Tool Engineer who will play a critical role in the design, procurement, fabrication, and deployment of specialized aerospace tooling.\n\nThis is your opportunity to work at the intersection of engineering excellence and manufacturing execution, ensuring that complex composite and metallic tooling solutions are delivered to the highest standards of quality, performance, and precision. If you thrive in a hands-on, fast-paced environment and enjoy working with suppliers to solve complex challenges, we want to hear from you.\n\nLocation: El Segundo, CA 90245\nJob Type: Full-Time Consultant (12-Month Assignment)\nSchedule: Monday-Friday | 9/80 Work Schedule\nPay Rate: $58.53 per hour\n\nMust be eligible to obtain a Security Clearance.\n\nWhat You'll Do\n\nAs a Tool Engineer, you will serve as the primary technical liaison between internal engineering teams and supplier partners, overseeing the complete tooling lifecycle from concept through commissioning.\n\nKey Responsibilities\nManage the end-to-end design, procurement, fabrication, and implementation of specialized aerospace tooling.\nPartner closely with engineering, program management, procurement, supplier management, and manufacturing teams to ensure tooling solutions meet program requirements.\nDevelop detailed Statements of Work (SOWs) defining technical requirements, scope, quality expectations, and contract deliverables.\nEvaluate supplier capabilities and support the ongoing management of approved supplier networks.\nMonitor supplier performance, identify risks, and implement corrective actions as needed.\nProvide technical oversight to ensure composite and metallic tooling is manufactured to strict aerospace and industrial specifications.\nReview supplier requests for waivers, deviations, and discrepancy reports while driving resolution through established quality processes.\nInvestigate supplier non-conformances, identify root causes, and lead corrective and preventive action initiatives.\nCoordinate source inspections and collaborate with customers and quality teams as required.\nVerify End Item Data Packages and manufacturing Certificates of Conformance (CoCs) prior to shipment.\nUtilize supplier performance databases and quality management assessment tools to evaluate supplier readiness and capability.\nDrive manufacturing execution to ensure tooling programs are delivered on schedule, within budget, and to quality requirements.\nWhat You Bring\nRequired Qualifications\nBachelor's degree in Engineering, including:\nMechanical Engineering\nManufacturing Engineering\nAerospace Engineering\nOr a related technical discipline\nExperience working within a manufacturing environment.\nKnowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).\nExperience creating and maintaining technical documentation and engineering reports.\nProficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel and PowerPoint.\nExperience using 3D CAD software.\nStrong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work across multiple teams and supplier organizations.\nPreferred Qualifications\nAdvanced degree in an engineering discipline.\nExperience working with composite materials and composite tooling.\nSupplier audit and assessment experience.\nRoot Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA) training or experience.\nLean Manufacturing experience or certification.\nAerospace manufacturing experience.\nExperience managing tooling fabrication projects from concept through production implementation.\nWhy Join Us?\n\nAt PDS Tech Commercial, we're dedicated to connecting exceptional talent with organizations that are shaping the future of aerospace and advanced manufacturing. This position offers the chance to work on innovative programs where your expertise directly impacts production success and operational excellence.\n\nWhat Makes This Opportunity Exceptional?\nCompetitive pay at $58.53 per hour\nExposure to cutting-edge aerospace technologies and manufacturing processes\nOpportunity to collaborate with industry-leading engineers and suppliers\nHigh-impact role with ownership across the entire tooling lifecycle\nSupportive, team-oriented culture focused on innovation and continuous improvement\n9/80 work schedule that promotes work-life balance\nProfessional growth through challenging projects and cross-functional collaboration\nOpportunity to expand your expertise in aerospace tooling, supplier management, quality systems, and manufacturing operations\n\nIf you're energized by solving technical challenges, building strong supplier relationships, and delivering complex engineering solutions that support world-class aerospace programs, this role is built for you.\n\nReady to Engineer the Future?\n\nTake the next step in your career with a role that combines technical leadership, manufacturing excellence, and innovation.\n\nApply today with PDS Tech Commercial and help deliver the tooling solutions that power the next generation of aerospace achievement.\n\nThis 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.\n\nPay Details: $58.53 per hour\n\nBenefit 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.\n\nEqual Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled\n\nMilitary connected talent encouraged to apply\n\nTo read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.pdstech.com/candidate-privacy\n\nThe 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:\n\nThe California Fair Chance Act\nLos Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance\nLos Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers\nSan Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance\n\nMassachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. 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PDS Tech Commercial is partnering with a leading aerospace innovator to identify a talented Tool Engineer who will play a critical role in the design, procurement, fabrication, and deployment of specialized aerospace tooling.\n\nThis is your opportunity to work at the intersection of engineering excellence and manufacturing execution, ensuring that complex composite and metallic tooling solutions are delivered to the highest standards of quality, performance, and precision. 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This position offers the chance to work on innovative programs where your expertise directly impacts production success and operational excellence.\n\nWhat Makes This Opportunity Exceptional?\nCompetitive pay at $58.53 per hour\nExposure to cutting-edge aerospace technologies and manufacturing processes\nOpportunity to collaborate with industry-leading engineers and suppliers\nHigh-impact role with ownership across the entire tooling lifecycle\nSupportive, team-oriented culture focused on innovation and continuous improvement\n9/80 work schedule that promotes work-life balance\nProfessional growth through challenging projects and cross-functional collaboration\nOpportunity to expand your expertise in aerospace tooling, supplier management, quality systems, and manufacturing operations\n\nIf you're energized by solving technical challenges, building strong supplier relationships, and delivering complex engineering solutions that support world-class aerospace programs, this role is built for you.\n\nReady to Engineer the Future?\n\nTake the next step in your career with a role that combines technical leadership, manufacturing excellence, and innovation.\n\nApply today with PDS Tech Commercial and help deliver the tooling solutions that power the next generation of aerospace achievement.\n\nThis 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.\n\nPay Details: $58.53 per hour\n\nBenefit 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.\n\nEqual Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled\n\nMilitary connected talent encouraged to apply\n\nTo read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.pdstech.com/candidate-privacy\n\nThe 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:\n\nThe California Fair Chance Act\nLos Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance\nLos Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers\nSan Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance\n\nMassachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. 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