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PinnaclePartners

Tool Design Engineer

Cincinnati, OH

$90K - $105K/yr

Tool Design Engineer Comp: $90,000-$105,000 Location: Cincinnati, OH Our client is seeking ... aerospace manufacturing while partnering closely with manufacturing and engineering teams to ...

Ducommun

Tool Design Engineer

Santa Clarita, CA · On-site

Tool Design Engineer Engineersin this general category are concerned with determining the ... aerospace industry in Southern California by providing aircraft aluminum to early aerospace ...

Ducommun

Tool Design Engineer

Santa Clarita, CA · On-site

Tool Design Engineer Engineersin this general category are concerned with determining the ... aerospace industry in Southern California by providing aircraft aluminum to early aerospace ...

O'Fallon Casting

Tool Design Engineer

O Fallon, MO · On-site

We partner with the World's leading aerospace customers to help them solve some of the most ... Design fixtures and tooling necessary for production. * 3D solid modeling and surface modeling.

O'Fallon Casting

Tool design Engineer

O Fallon, MO · On-site

We partner with the World's leading aerospace customers to help them solve some of the most ... Design fixtures and tooling necessary for production.3D solid modeling and surface modeling.

Ducommun

Tool Design Engineer

Santa Clarita, CA · On-site

$28 - $33/hr

Tool Design Engineer Engineersin this general category are concerned with determining the ... aerospace industry in Southern California by providing aircraft aluminum to early aerospace ...

O'Fallon Casting

Tool Design Engineer

O Fallon, MO · On-site

We partner with the World's leading aerospace customers to help them solve some of the most ... Design fixtures and tooling necessary for production. * 3D solid modeling and surface modeling.

Shield AI

Staff Engineer, Tool Design (R4967)

Dallas, TX · On-site

$120K - $190K/yr

The Senior Tool Design Engineer brings 7+ years of experience developing production tooling for complex aerospace systems. This role owns tooling throughout its lifecycle (concept, design, analysis ...

Shield AI

Staff Engineer, Tool Design (R4967)

Dallas, TX · On-site

$120K - $190K/yr

The Senior Tool Design Engineer brings 7+ years of experience developing production tooling for complex aerospace systems. This role owns tooling throughout its lifecycle (concept, design, analysis ...

Shield AI

Staff Engineer, Tool Design (R4967)

Dallas, TX

$120K - $190K/yr

The Senior Tool Design Engineer brings 7+ years of experience developing production tooling for complex aerospace systems. This role owns tooling throughout its lifecycle (concept, design, analysis ...

HANWHA AEROSPACE USA LLC

Tool Designer 1

Cheshire, CT · On-site

You will develop tool designs in support of internal manufacturing as well as multiple Aerospace & Defense companies. Essential Functions: * Create tool designs utilizing NX (Unigraphics) CAD system.

PROLIM Global Corporation

Engineer Tool 1

El Segundo, CA · On-site

$39 - $42/hr

Join a Leading Aerospace & Defense Organization We are seeking a motivated Engineer Tool 1 to support a Tool Design organization in El Segundo, California. This is an exciting opportunity for recent ...

Prolim Global

Engineer Tool 1

El Segundo, CA · On-site

$39 - $42/hr

Join a Leading Aerospace & Defense Organization We are seeking a motivated Engineer Tool 1 to support a Tool Design organization in El Segundo, California. This is an exciting opportunity for recent ...

TRUMPF Group

Tooling Design Engineer

Farmington, CT · On-site

As a Tool Design Engineer at TRUMPF, you'll work on solutions that enable manufacturers across automotive, aerospace, and industrial sectors to produce better products faster. Your designs don't just ...

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How much do contractual aerospace tool design jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for contractual aerospace tool design in the United States is $90,449.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $73,000.00 and $103,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Contractual Aerospace Tool Design vs Aerospace Manufacturing Technician?

AspectContractual Aerospace Tool DesignAerospace Manufacturing Technician
CredentialsEngineering degree or technical certificationTechnical diploma or certification in manufacturing
Work EnvironmentDesign offices, CAD labs, client sitesManufacturing floors, assembly lines
Employer & Industry UsageDesign firms, aerospace companies, contractorsManufacturing plants, aerospace production facilities
Primary FocusDesign and development of aerospace tools and fixturesAssembly, maintenance, and operation of aerospace components

Contractual Aerospace Tool Design professionals focus on creating and developing tools used in aerospace manufacturing, often working on a project basis. Aerospace Manufacturing Technicians operate equipment and assemble aerospace parts on the production floor. While both roles are essential in aerospace, they differ in responsibilities, work environment, and required credentials.

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Tool Design Engineer

PinnaclePartners

Cincinnati, OH

$90K - $105K/yr

Full-time

Posted 15 days ago

Job description

Job Description Title: Tool Design Engineer Comp: $90,000-$105,000 Location: Cincinnati, OH Our client is seeking immediate assistance in identifying a candidate for a direct hire Tool Design Engineer position. This individual will design tooling, fixtures, gauges, and workholding solutions that support precision aerospace manufacturing while partnering closely with manufacturing and engineering teams to improve quality, efficiency, and production performance. Responsibilities: Design tooling, dies, gauges, jigs, fixtures, and workholding solutions for precision manufacturing operations Create 3D CAD models, assemblies, and detailed engineering drawings using Siemens NX Design tooling solutions that are practical, manufacturable, and cost-effective Develop and maintain bills of materials (BOMs), engineering drawings, part numbers, and technical documentation Participate in tooling and product design reviews Collaborate with manufacturing, engineering, and cross-functional teams throughout tooling projects Support Design for Manufacturability (DFM) initiatives to improve production processes Research, develop, and implement tooling improvements to increase efficiency and reduce downtime Identify continuous improvement opportunities focused on productivity, quality, and manufacturing performance Provide engineering support for complex tooling and fixture design projects Ensure tooling designs meet AS9100 and NADCAP quality requirements Support manufacturing operations by providing hands-on engineering assistance as tooling is implemented Required Skills (Must Have): 5+ years of tooling design experience in a manufacturing environment Experience designing tool holding fixtures, workholding, jigs, and fixtures Proficiency with Siemens NX Strong 3D modeling and assembly design experience Working knowledge and application of GD&T Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and blueprints Experience creating BOMs and maintaining engineering documentation Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and machine shop practices Excellent spatial reasoning and mechanical design skills Preferred Skills (Nice to Have): Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field Aerospace manufacturing experience Hydraulic fixture design experience Statistical Process Control (SPC) knowledge Experience working within AS9100 and NADCAP quality systems Experience leading tooling design projects Design for Manufacturability (DFM) experience Mechanical design experience using SolidWorks or Creo with extensive fixture design expertise #ID9515.

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