Director, Mechanical Design Engineering, Tooling
Location
Long Beach, CA
Level
Manager / Director
Department
Aerospace & Space
Type
Salary
$220,000 - $270,000
Job Description
Posted on:
2026-02-27
Responsibilities
- Lead and develop a team of tooling engineers for efficient production.
- Define and execute long-term tooling strategies aligned with production goals.
- Oversee design, fabrication, and commissioning of complex tooling systems.
- Manage tooling project portfolio for cost, schedule, and performance.
- Partner with engineering and manufacturing teams for tooling readiness.
- Standardize best practices for design documentation and maintenance.
- Ensure compliance and reliability across all tooling assets.
Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Aerospace Engineering.
- 10+ years of experience in tooling design or manufacturing engineering.
- 4+ years in a leadership role.
- Expertise with CAD and PLM systems (e.g., NX, Teamcenter).
- Experience with large-scale tooling initiatives for complex hardware.
- Strong understanding of GD&T, tolerance analysis, and manufacturing processes.
- Proven ability to manage cross-functional programs balancing cost and performance.
