{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"aa907f121c2c7040f7a8b409","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/aa907f121c2c7040f7a8b409","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/aa907f121c2c7040f7a8b409","title":"Tooling Engineer","description":"Shape the Future of Aerospace Manufacturing – Join Us as a Tooling Engineer!\nAre you an experienced engineering professional with a passion for designing innovative tooling solutions that drive aerospace excellence? PDS Tech Commercial is partnering with a leading name in the aviation and aerospace industry to hire a Tooling Engineer in Palmdale, California. This is a unique opportunity to apply your engineering expertise to the development of critical production tooling that supports some of the industry's most advanced aerospace programs.\nIf you're ready to make a lasting impact while working alongside world-class engineering teams, this role is for you.\nPosition Details\nJob Title: Tooling Engineer\nLocation: Palmdale, CA 93550\nPay Rate: $71.74 per hour\nEmployment Type: Full-Time Consultant (6-Month Assignment)\nSchedule: Monday-Friday | 9/80 Work Schedule\n(Enjoy every other Friday off)\nMake an Impact\nAs a Tooling Engineer, you'll be responsible for designing and developing the tooling, fixtures, gauges, and production equipment that enable aerospace manufacturing and experimental operations. Your work will directly contribute to improving efficiency, quality, safety, and performance on cutting-edge aviation and defense programs.\nThis role is ideal for an engineer who combines strong technical expertise with innovative problem-solving skills and a commitment to engineering excellence.\nWhat You'll Do\nIn this position, you will:\nDesign industrial machinery, equipment, and specialized tooling solutions for production and development programs.\nDevelop tools, dies, gauges, jigs, fixtures, and machine attachments required for manufacturing operations.\nEvaluate designs for:\nAccessibility\nPerformance\nMobility\nManufacturability\nCost-effectiveness\nPerform engineering analysis to ensure tooling integrity and operational effectiveness.\nConduct and document stress analysis on tooling and support equipment.\nProduce engineering documentation and design packages that meet technical and regulatory requirements.\nCollaborate with manufacturing, production, quality, and engineering teams to identify tooling needs and develop practical solutions.\nSupport tooling design improvements that enhance efficiency, safety, and production performance.\nReview and validate tooling designs to ensure compliance with program specifications and engineering standards.\nProvide professional engineering oversight and approvals as required.\nRequired Qualifications\nBachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical discipline.\nProfessional Engineering (PE) Certification.\nAbility to perform and approve stress analyses on tooling and related designs.\nExperience designing tooling, manufacturing equipment, fixtures, jigs, gauges, or production support systems.\nStrong understanding of engineering principles, mechanical design, and manufacturing processes.\nAbility to interpret technical requirements and translate them into practical tooling solutions.\nExcellent problem-solving, analytical, and organizational skills.\nStrong communication and collaboration abilities.\nPreferred Qualifications\nAerospace, aviation, or defense industry experience.\nExperience supporting complex manufacturing or production environments.\nAdvanced knowledge of tooling design methodologies and engineering analysis.\nExperience working with cross-functional engineering and manufacturing teams.\nFamiliarity with industry standards, quality requirements, and regulatory compliance practices.\nWhy Join Us?\nAt PDS Tech Commercial, we're committed to connecting exceptional talent with career-defining opportunities at some of the world's most innovative organizations.\nWhat You'll Love About This Opportunity\nHighly Competitive Compensation\nEarn $71.74 per hour while contributing to industry-leading aerospace programs.\nOutstanding Work-Life Balance\nEnjoy a desirable 9/80 schedule, giving you every other Friday off.\nInnovative Engineering Environment\nWork on advanced aerospace technologies and complex manufacturing challenges.\nCollaborative Culture\nPartner with talented engineers, designers, and manufacturing professionals who are passionate about excellence.\nCareer Growth\nEnhance your technical expertise while gaining valuable experience with a leader in the aviation and aerospace industry.\nMeaningful Work\nHelp develop the tooling and infrastructure that enables the production of mission-critical aerospace systems.\nApply Today\nIf you're a certified engineering professional with tooling design expertise and the ability to perform and approve stress analyses, we want to hear from you.\nApply now and join PDS Tech Commercial as a Tooling Engineer—where your designs help build the future of aerospace innovation.\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: $71.74 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 name in the aviation and aerospace industry to hire a Tooling Engineer in Palmdale, California. This is a unique opportunity to apply your engineering expertise to the development of critical production tooling that supports some of the industry's most advanced aerospace programs.\nIf you're ready to make a lasting impact while working alongside world-class engineering teams, this role is for you.\nPosition Details\nJob Title: Tooling Engineer\nLocation: Palmdale, CA 93550\nPay Rate: $71.74 per hour\nEmployment Type: Full-Time Consultant (6-Month Assignment)\nSchedule: Monday-Friday | 9/80 Work Schedule\n(Enjoy every other Friday off)\nMake an Impact\nAs a Tooling Engineer, you'll be responsible for designing and developing the tooling, fixtures, gauges, and production equipment that enable aerospace manufacturing and experimental operations. Your work will directly contribute to improving efficiency, quality, safety, and performance on cutting-edge aviation and defense programs.\nThis role is ideal for an engineer who combines strong technical expertise with innovative problem-solving skills and a commitment to engineering excellence.\nWhat You'll Do\nIn this position, you will:\nDesign industrial machinery, equipment, and specialized tooling solutions for production and development programs.\nDevelop tools, dies, gauges, jigs, fixtures, and machine attachments required for manufacturing operations.\nEvaluate designs for:\nAccessibility\nPerformance\nMobility\nManufacturability\nCost-effectiveness\nPerform engineering analysis to ensure tooling integrity and operational effectiveness.\nConduct and document stress analysis on tooling and support equipment.\nProduce engineering documentation and design packages that meet technical and regulatory requirements.\nCollaborate with manufacturing, production, quality, and engineering teams to identify tooling needs and develop practical solutions.\nSupport tooling design improvements that enhance efficiency, safety, and production performance.\nReview and validate tooling designs to ensure compliance with program specifications and engineering standards.\nProvide professional engineering oversight and approvals as required.\nRequired Qualifications\nBachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical discipline.\nProfessional Engineering (PE) Certification.\nAbility to perform and approve stress analyses on tooling and related designs.\nExperience designing tooling, manufacturing equipment, fixtures, jigs, gauges, or production support systems.\nStrong understanding of engineering principles, mechanical design, and manufacturing processes.\nAbility to interpret technical requirements and translate them into practical tooling solutions.\nExcellent problem-solving, analytical, and organizational skills.\nStrong communication and collaboration abilities.\nPreferred Qualifications\nAerospace, aviation, or defense industry experience.\nExperience supporting complex manufacturing or production environments.\nAdvanced knowledge of tooling design methodologies and engineering analysis.\nExperience working with cross-functional engineering and manufacturing teams.\nFamiliarity with industry standards, quality requirements, and regulatory compliance practices.\nWhy Join Us?\nAt PDS Tech Commercial, we're committed to connecting exceptional talent with career-defining opportunities at some of the world's most innovative organizations.\nWhat You'll Love About This Opportunity\nHighly Competitive Compensation\nEarn $71.74 per hour while contributing to industry-leading aerospace programs.\nOutstanding Work-Life Balance\nEnjoy a desirable 9/80 schedule, giving you every other Friday off.\nInnovative Engineering Environment\nWork on advanced aerospace technologies and complex manufacturing challenges.\nCollaborative Culture\nPartner with talented engineers, designers, and manufacturing professionals who are passionate about excellence.\nCareer Growth\nEnhance your technical expertise while gaining valuable experience with a leader in the aviation and aerospace industry.\nMeaningful Work\nHelp develop the tooling and infrastructure that enables the production of mission-critical aerospace systems.\nApply Today\nIf you're a certified engineering professional with tooling design expertise and the ability to perform and approve stress analyses, we want to hear from you.\nApply now and join PDS Tech Commercial as a Tooling Engineer—where your designs help build the future of aerospace innovation.\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: $71.74 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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