Tooling Engineer III-Composites
TX · On-site
This role requires a highly skilled engineer with strong problem-solving abilities, a proactive mindset, and a passion for driving innovation through advanced tooling technologies, materials, and ...
Tooling Engineer III-Composites
TX · On-site
This role requires a highly skilled engineer with strong problem-solving abilities, a proactive mindset, and a passion for driving innovation through advanced tooling technologies, materials, and ...
Tooling Engineer
Holmesville, OH · On-site
Work with Advanced Manufacturing Engineering and Capital Equipment groups to develop "Best Practices" tooling line-ups for different products/processes. * Create detailed tooling specifications for ...
Tooling Engineer
Holmesville, OH · On-site
Work with Advanced Manufacturing Engineering and Capital Equipment groups to develop "Best Practices" tooling line-ups for different products/processes. * Create detailed tooling specifications for ...
Tooling Engineer
Saint Clair, MI · On-site
Work with Advanced Manufacturing Engineering and Capital Equipment groups to develop "Best Practices" tooling line-ups for different products/processes. * Create detailed tooling specifications for ...
Tooling Engineer
Saint Clair, MI · On-site
Work with Advanced Manufacturing Engineering and Capital Equipment groups to develop "Best Practices" tooling line-ups for different products/processes. * Create detailed tooling specifications for ...
Tooling Engineer
Fremont, OH · On-site
Work with Advanced Manufacturing Engineering and Capital Equipment groups to develop "Best Practices" tooling line-ups for different products/processes. * Create detailed tooling specifications for ...
Tooling Engineer
Fremont, OH · On-site
Work with Advanced Manufacturing Engineering and Capital Equipment groups to develop "Best Practices" tooling line-ups for different products/processes. * Create detailed tooling specifications for ...
This role requires a highly skilled engineer with strong problem-solving abilities, a proactive mindset, and a passion for driving innovation through advanced tooling technologies, materials, and ...
This role requires a highly skilled engineer with strong problem-solving abilities, a proactive mindset, and a passion for driving innovation through advanced tooling technologies, materials, and ...
Tooling Engineer
Los Angeles, CA · On-site
$138K - $187K/yr
A Tooling Build Engineer on the Manufacturing team is responsible for the design, development, and ... Leverage advanced materials and manufacturing methods, including additive and composite fabrication ...
Tooling Engineer
Los Angeles, CA · On-site
$138K - $187K/yr
A Tooling Build Engineer on the Manufacturing team is responsible for the design, development, and ... Leverage advanced materials and manufacturing methods, including additive and composite fabrication ...
Tooling Engineer
Albemarle, NC · On-site
Work with Advanced Manufacturing Engineering and Capital Equipment groups to develop "Best Practices" tooling line-ups for different products/processes. * Create detailed tooling specifications for ...
Tooling Engineer
Albemarle, NC · On-site
Work with Advanced Manufacturing Engineering and Capital Equipment groups to develop "Best Practices" tooling line-ups for different products/processes. * Create detailed tooling specifications for ...
Tooling Engineer
Los Angeles, CA · On-site
$138K - $187K/yr
A Tooling Build Engineer on the Manufacturing team is responsible for the design, development, and ... Leverage advanced materials and manufacturing methods, including additive and composite fabrication ...
Tooling Engineer
Los Angeles, CA · On-site
$138K - $187K/yr
A Tooling Build Engineer on the Manufacturing team is responsible for the design, development, and ... Leverage advanced materials and manufacturing methods, including additive and composite fabrication ...
Tooling Engineer
Detroit, MI · On-site
Ensures advanced programs adhere to customer specifications and established standards. * Creates and maintains timelines for production tooling and equipment engineering changes, vendor tryouts and ...
Tooling Engineer
Detroit, MI · On-site
Ensures advanced programs adhere to customer specifications and established standards. * Creates and maintains timelines for production tooling and equipment engineering changes, vendor tryouts and ...
Tooling Engineer
Saint George, UT · On-site
Summary The Tooling Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining tools ... Experience working with automation, PLC-controlled equipment, or advanced manufacturing ...
Tooling Engineer
Saint George, UT · On-site
Summary The Tooling Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining tools ... Experience working with automation, PLC-controlled equipment, or advanced manufacturing ...
Tooling Engineer
Los Angeles, CA · On-site
A Tooling Build Engineer on the Manufacturing team is responsible for the design, development, and ... Leverage advanced materials and manufacturing methods, including additive and composite fabrication ...
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Tooling Engineer
Los Angeles, CA · On-site
A Tooling Build Engineer on the Manufacturing team is responsible for the design, development, and ... Leverage advanced materials and manufacturing methods, including additive and composite fabrication ...
Tooling Engineer
Winchester, KY · On-site
IWT is a wholly owned subsidiary of Advanced Drainage Systems (ticker: WMS, NYSE). The majority of ... Responsibilities NOW HIRING a Tooling Engineer to join our team in Winchester, KY. POSITION ...
Tooling Engineer
Winchester, KY · On-site
IWT is a wholly owned subsidiary of Advanced Drainage Systems (ticker: WMS, NYSE). The majority of ... Responsibilities NOW HIRING a Tooling Engineer to join our team in Winchester, KY. POSITION ...
Tooling Engineer
Albemarle, NC · On-site
Work with Advanced Manufacturing Engineering and Capital Equipment groups to develop "Best Practices" tooling line-ups for different products/processes. * Create detailed tooling specifications for ...
Tooling Engineer
Albemarle, NC · On-site
Work with Advanced Manufacturing Engineering and Capital Equipment groups to develop "Best Practices" tooling line-ups for different products/processes. * Create detailed tooling specifications for ...
Work with Advanced Manufacturing Engineering and Capital Equipment groups to develop "Best Practices" tooling line-ups for different products/processes. * Create detailed tooling specifications for ...
Work with Advanced Manufacturing Engineering and Capital Equipment groups to develop "Best Practices" tooling line-ups for different products/processes. * Create detailed tooling specifications for ...
Tooling Engineer
Saint Clair, MI · On-site
Work with Advanced Manufacturing Engineering and Capital Equipment groups to develop "Best Practices" tooling line-ups for different products/processes. * Create detailed tooling specifications for ...
Tooling Engineer
Saint Clair, MI · On-site
Work with Advanced Manufacturing Engineering and Capital Equipment groups to develop "Best Practices" tooling line-ups for different products/processes. * Create detailed tooling specifications for ...
Work with Advanced Manufacturing Engineering and Capital Equipment groups to develop "Best Practices" tooling line-ups for different products/processes. * Create detailed tooling specifications for ...
Work with Advanced Manufacturing Engineering and Capital Equipment groups to develop "Best Practices" tooling line-ups for different products/processes. * Create detailed tooling specifications for ...
Tooling Engineer
Fremont, OH · On-site
Work with Advanced Manufacturing Engineering and Capital Equipment groups to develop "Best Practices" tooling line-ups for different products/processes. * Create detailed tooling specifications for ...
Tooling Engineer
Fremont, OH · On-site
Work with Advanced Manufacturing Engineering and Capital Equipment groups to develop "Best Practices" tooling line-ups for different products/processes. * Create detailed tooling specifications for ...
Tooling Engineer
Spartanburg, SC · On-site
Work with Advanced Manufacturing Engineering and Capital Equipment groups to develop "Best Practices" tooling line-ups for different products/processes. * Create detailed tooling specifications for ...
Tooling Engineer
Spartanburg, SC · On-site
Work with Advanced Manufacturing Engineering and Capital Equipment groups to develop "Best Practices" tooling line-ups for different products/processes. * Create detailed tooling specifications for ...
Tooling Engineer
Saint George, UT · On-site
Summary The Tooling Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining tools ... Experience working with automation, PLC-controlled equipment, or advanced manufacturing ...
Tooling Engineer
Saint George, UT · On-site
Summary The Tooling Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining tools ... Experience working with automation, PLC-controlled equipment, or advanced manufacturing ...
Tooling Engineer
Old Fort, NC · On-site
Work with Advanced Manufacturing Engineering and Capital Equipment groups to develop "Best Practices" tooling line-ups for different products/processes. * Create detailed tooling specifications for ...
Tooling Engineer
Old Fort, NC · On-site
Work with Advanced Manufacturing Engineering and Capital Equipment groups to develop "Best Practices" tooling line-ups for different products/processes. * Create detailed tooling specifications for ...
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As of Jun 5, 2026, the average yearly pay for advanced tooling engineer in the United States is $109,987.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $83,000.00 and $123,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.
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Posted 10 days ago
Firefly Aerospace rating
8.4
Based on 9 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz
26th of 59 rated aerospace companies
Job description
ABOUT FIREFLY AEROSPACE
As an end-to-end responsive space company, Firefly Aerospace is on a mission to enable our world to launch, land, and operate in space - anywhere, anytime. Our small- to medium-lift launch vehicles, lunar landers, and orbital vehicles allow us to service the entire lifecycle of government and commercial missions from low Earth orbit to the Moon and beyond. We utilize carbon composite structures, patented propulsion technologies, and common components across our vehicles to iterate quickly, improve reliability, and deliver payloads at a lower cost.
SUMMARY
Firefly is seeking a Tooling Engineer to support the design, fabrication, and integration of production jigs and fixtures across all production areas. In this hands-on role, you will work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality, cost-effective tooling solutions that enable product development, streamline manufacturing processes, and support continuous improvement initiatives.
This role requires a highly skilled engineer with strong problem-solving abilities, a proactive mindset, and a passion for driving innovation through advanced tooling technologies, materials, and processes.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Your responsibilities will involve the coordination of resources to support Tooling requirements at all levels, including the following:
QUALIFICATIONS
Required
Desired
Firefly offers outstanding benefits for our employees, including generous health, dental and vision plans with low plan deductibles, parental leave, educational reimbursement, short term disability, pet Insurance, and flexible PTO options.
To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
Firefly Aerospace, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Firefly is governed based on merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status
As an end-to-end responsive space company, Firefly Aerospace is on a mission to enable our world to launch, land, and operate in space - anywhere, anytime. Our small- to medium-lift launch vehicles, lunar landers, and orbital vehicles allow us to service the entire lifecycle of government and commercial missions from low Earth orbit to the Moon and beyond. We utilize carbon composite structures, patented propulsion technologies, and common components across our vehicles to iterate quickly, improve reliability, and deliver payloads at a lower cost.
SUMMARY
Firefly is seeking a Tooling Engineer to support the design, fabrication, and integration of production jigs and fixtures across all production areas. In this hands-on role, you will work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality, cost-effective tooling solutions that enable product development, streamline manufacturing processes, and support continuous improvement initiatives.
This role requires a highly skilled engineer with strong problem-solving abilities, a proactive mindset, and a passion for driving innovation through advanced tooling technologies, materials, and processes.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Your responsibilities will involve the coordination of resources to support Tooling requirements at all levels, including the following:
- Design and develop tooling for manufacturing processes in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
- Work closely with Manufacturing, Design, Quality, and Supply Chain teams to ensure tooling aligns with production and product needs.
- Support procurement and commissioning of tooling solutions, ensuring on-time delivery and performance to specifications.
- Contribute to process improvement initiatives to reduce cycle time and cost while improving tooling performance and quality.
- Participate in project planning activities, including estimates, timelines, and deliverables, under the guidance of project leadership.
- Evaluate new tooling technologies and materials, recommending solutions to enhance efficiency and capability.
- Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards in all tooling designs and implementations.
- Troubleshoot and resolve tooling issues during development and production phases.
- Share knowledge and collaborate effectively with peers and stakeholders.
- Represent Tool Engineering as a trusted and skilled partner within the broader engineering organization.
QUALIFICATIONS
Required
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field.
- 5+ years of experience in tooling design and development.
- Proficient in manufacturing processes, materials, CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, AutoCAD), and simulation tools.
- Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
- Experience with GD&T and/or drawing interpretation.
- Demonstrated experience supporting tooling development through design, procurement, and implementation.
Desired
- Proficient in manufacturing processes, materials, CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, AutoCAD), and simulation tools.
- Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
- Experience with GD&T and/or drawing interpretation.
- Demonstrated experience supporting tooling development through design, procurement, and implementation.
Firefly offers outstanding benefits for our employees, including generous health, dental and vision plans with low plan deductibles, parental leave, educational reimbursement, short term disability, pet Insurance, and flexible PTO options.
To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
Firefly Aerospace, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Firefly is governed based on merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status