Sr Director, Tooling Engineering
Location
Long Beach, CA
Level
Manager / Director
Department
Aerospace & Space
Type
Salary
$223,000 - $307,000
Job Description
Posted on:
2026-03-12
Responsibilities
- Lead and develop a high-performing team of tooling engineers.
- Define and execute long-term tooling strategy aligned with production goals.
- Oversee design, fabrication, and commissioning of complex tooling systems.
- Manage tooling project portfolio, focusing on cost, schedule, and performance.
- Collaborate with design engineering and manufacturing teams for tooling readiness.
- Standardize best practices for design documentation and maintenance of tooling assets.
- Ensure compliance and reliability across all tooling assets.
Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Aerospace Engineering (or equivalent).
- 12+ years of experience in tooling design or manufacturing engineering, with 6+ years in leadership.
- Expertise with CAD and PLM systems (e.g., NX, Teamcenter, CATIA, SolidWorks).
- Experience leading 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, schedule, and performance.
- Experience in aerospace, automotive, or oil & gas production environments is a plus.
