Tool Design Engineer 3971

  • Aurora Flight Sciences a Boeing Company
  • Columbus, Mississippi
  • Full Time
Tool Design Engineer

Position Overview

At Aurora Flight Sciences, we design, build, and fly advanced aircraft and enabling technologies from concept to reality. We are searching for a talented and self-motivated Tool Design Engineer to help us create the future of flight. Responsibilities will include but not be limited to the following:

Responsibilities

Aurora Flight Sciences is currently looking for a Tool Design Engineer with 1+ years of experience designing tooling in a composite manufacturing facility. Must have Catia V5 experience creating aircraft tool drawings and models. Must be proficient at blueprint reading and Geometric tolerancing (ASME Y14.5M 2018). Must be a self-starter who requires minimal supervision, with the ability to identify and resolve tool-related issues and contribute to process improvements. Create tool designs from engineering models and drawings. Revise existing tool designs to incorporate engineering and process changes. Works with engineering and manufacturing to identify problems with performance or tool life and recommends and implements solutions or enhancements. Be able to adapt to a fast paced, constantly changing, and innovative environment. Operate in compliance with company standards and practices, following guidance from Tooling Group Leads/Manager.

Specific Responsibilities:

-Create tool designs from engineering models and drawings.

-Revise existing tool designs to incorporate engineering and process changes.

-Coordinate and work with shop personnel on producibility issues.

-Take direction from senior level tool designers and tooling management.

-Engage in meetings with managers and department leads to status tool projects

-Manage and keep track of tooling related tasks at facility

-Ensure tooling is properly maintained, stored, and available for use

Minimum Requirements

-Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (includes manufacturing engineering technology), computer science, engineering data science, mathematics, physics, or chemistry (e.g. Bachelor), or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience.

-Computer/Software Skills:

-CATIA V5

-Microsoft Windows: Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams

-Must be a U.S. Person

Preferred Requirements

-Experience with Tooling or Mechanical Design

-Strong verbal and written communication skills

-Team player; ability to interact effectively with other employees in a manufacturing environment

-Strong organizational skills with attention to detail; ability to multi-task in a fast paced environment

-Ability to read blueprints and use measuring instruments (calipers, micrometers, etc.)

Physical Requirements

-Ability to work in a manufacturing environment and wear proper PPE.

-Follow Boeing regulations for lifting.

-Work onsite in Columbus, MS.

Salary Range (Annualized USD)

Minimum Range: $48,000.00 to $85,000.00

Maximum Range: $59,000.00 to $105,000.00

Aurora Company Overview

Aurora Flight Sciences, a Boeing Company, is a leader in the development and manufacturing of advanced unmanned systems and aerospace vehicles. Our mission is to apply autonomy and robotics to the development, production, and operation of advanced aircraft. During the last three decades, Aurora has designed, rapid-prototyped, and flown an average of one new vehicle a year for both government and commercial customers. Now, as an independent subsidiary of Boeing, Aurora's innovation is combined with Boeing's size and strength, creating an unprecedented opportunity to shape the future of aerospace systems.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Aurora Flight Sciences, A Boeing Company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

Aurora Total Rewards

At Aurora Flight Sciences, a Boeing Company, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities. Aurora Flight Sciences provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work. The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location and date of hire. Please note that the salary information shown is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Aurora Flight Sciences is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Job ID: 480935199
Originally Posted on: 6/12/2025

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