Director, Mechanical Engineering, Tooling
Location
Long Beach, CA
Level
Manager / Director
Department
Aerospace & Space
Type
Salary
$195,000 - $268,000
Job Description
Posted on:
2026-05-03
Responsibilities
- Lead and develop a team of tooling engineers.
- Define and execute the long-term tooling strategy.
- Oversee design, fabrication, and commissioning of tooling systems.
- Manage the tooling project portfolio for production readiness.
- Partner with design engineering and manufacturing teams.
- Standardize best practices for design documentation and maintenance.
- Ensure compliance and reliability across 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, SolidWorks).
- 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 effectively.
