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Synerfac Technical Staffing

Design Engineer

Reidsville, NC · On-site

$80K - $90K/yr

Design Engineer Location: Reidsville, NC Company: Manufacturing Description: This is an exciting ... This position will also support continuous improvement, troubleshooting, tooling and fixture design ...

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AIRSYS North America, LLC

$67K - $91K/yr

... jig, fixture, and tooling design. Demonstrated success in writing equipment specifications, managing machine vendors, and executing FAT/SAT protocols. Workplace & Line Design Proven track record in ...

Synerfac Technical Staffing

Design Engineer

Reidsville, NC · On-site

$80K - $90K/yr

Design Engineer Location: Reidsville, NC Company: Manufacturing Description: This is an exciting ... This position will also support continuous improvement, troubleshooting, tooling and fixture design ...

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Amaze Systems Inc.

Manufacturing Engineer

Decatur, IL · On-site

$70K - $91K/yr

Jig & Fixture concept designs * Implement changes to improve overall performance. * look for ... to design improved processes and / or equipment (examples include adding lift or tilt tables ...

Actalent

Tool Design Engineer

Winfield, KS

Tooling Design Engineer The Design Engineer supports engineering and manufacturing operations by ... Hands-on experience with tooling and fixture design, including custom tooling design rather than ...

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Tooling Design Engineer

New Orleans, LA • On-site

ALTEN Technology USA
Engineering Professional Services • 10K+ employees
Learn more about ALTEN Technology USAexternal

Full-time

Posted 14 days ago

Job description

We're ALTEN Technology USA, an engineering company helping clients bring groundbreaking ideas to life—from advancing space exploration and life-saving medical devices to building autonomous electric vehicles. With 3,000+ experts across North America, we partner with leading companies in aerospace, medical devices, robotics, automotive, commercial vehicles, EVs, rail, and more.

As part of the global ALTEN Group—57,000+ engineers in 30 countries—we deliver across the entire product development cycle, from consulting to full project outsourcing.

When you join ALTEN Technology USA, you'll collaborate on some of the world's toughest engineering challenges, supported by mentorship, career growth opportunities, and comprehensive benefits. We take pride in fostering a culture where employees feel valued, supported, and inspired to grow.

ALTEN is seeking a Jigs & Tooling Engineer to support manufacturing operations at our Mobile, AL facility. This role is responsible for the design, development, implementation, and continuous improvement of jigs, fixtures, and tooling used on the production floor. The engineer will work closely with Manufacturing, Design Engineering, Quality, and Tooling teams to ensure tooling solutions are robust, ergonomic, cost-effective, and aligned with quality and safety standards. Proficiency in CATIA is essential.

Responsibilities:

Tooling & Jig Design

  • Design and develop production jigs, fixtures, and tooling using CATIA in accordance with design standards
  • Translate product design requirements into manufacturable and reliable tooling solutions
  • Create 3D models, 2D drawings, and complete technical documentation for tooling release
  • Ensure tooling designs support dimensional accuracy, repeatability, and production rate objectives

Manufacturing Support

  • Provide hands-on engineering support to the manufacturing floor during tooling installation, tryouts, and ramp-up
  • Troubleshoot tooling-related issues affecting safety, quality, delivery, or cost
  • Implement tooling modifications and improvements based on production feedback and performance data
  • Support measurement systems and tooling alignment to ensure product conformity

Continuous Improvement

  • Analyze tooling performance and identify opportunities to improve ergonomics, cycle time, reliability, and maintainability
  • Participate in Lean / continuous improvement activities (Kaizen, problem-solving workshops, root cause analysis)
  • Support standardization and reuse of tooling solutions where applicable

Cross-Functional Collaboration

  • Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Quality, and Maintenance teams
  • Interface with suppliers and internal tool shops for tooling fabrication, validation, and acceptance
  • Support tooling procurement activities including specifications, supplier technical reviews, and acceptance testing

Compliance & Documentation

  • Ensure tooling designs comply with processes, quality standards, and regulatory requirements
  • Maintain accurate configuration control, BOMs, and engineering change documentation
  • Support audits, reviews, and continuous compliance with safety and quality standards

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field
  • 3+ years of experience in tooling, jig, or fixture design within a manufacturing environment
  • Strong proficiency in CATIA (V5 and/or 3DEXPERIENCE)
  • Experience supporting production or shop floor environments
  • Solid understanding of GD&T, mechanical design principles, and manufacturing processes

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Aerospace manufacturing experience
  • Knowledge of composite or metallic aircraft structures
  • Experience with tooling validation, measurement systems, and first article inspections (FAI)
  • Exposure to Lean Manufacturing or continuous improvement methodologies

Key Competencies:

  • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
  • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
  • Clear communication and collaboration across disciplines
  • Attention to detail with a quality-focused mindset
  • Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and manage engineering changes

The actual salary offered is dependent on various factors including, but not limited to, location, the candidate's combination of job-related knowledge, qualifications, skills, education, training, and experience.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, genetic information, or pregnancy.

Please beware of job seeker scams and see this important notice on our careers page for more information about our recruiting process.

Compliance Notice: Alten USA is a federal contractor subject to the requirements of the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) and Executive Order 11246. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Drug Screening Requirement: As a federal contractor, Alten USA maintains a drug-free workplace. All candidates selected for employment will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screening as a condition of hire.