Tool Engineer, California

PGS Worldwide is seeking an experienced Tool Engineer in Palmdale, CA., to support the full lifecycle of aerospace tooling development—from concept through design, fabrication, and implementation. You will collaborate with both internal teams and external customers to ensure tools and fixtures meet performance and production goals. This is an initial 6-month contract-to-hire opportunity, and I will respond immediately to all qualified candidates.

Job Description:

Lead and coordinate the design, fabrication, and implementation of medium to large-scale tooling for aerospace manufacturing

Work directly with internal and external customers to define tool requirements and ensure design alignment

Support tooling for a variety of manufacturing applications, including composites, metallics, coatings, and general production fabrication

Use 3D CAD software (e.g., CATIA, NX, CREO) for design and layout of complex tools and fixtures

Ensure tools meet quality, functional, and safety standards across multiple production environments

Requirements:

High School Diploma or equivalent

Hands-on experience in medium to large-scale tooling design or fabrication

Background in production tooling for composite or metallic parts, coatings, or general manufacturing

Proficiency with 3D CAD software such as CATIA, NX, or CREO

Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills

U.S. Citizenship required (for compliance purposes)

 

Desired:

Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math)

Direct experience with aerospace tooling standards

Understanding of composite materials and processes

Previous experience with tooling implementation in a production environment

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Military veterans and transitioning military members are encouraged to apply to all PGS Worldwide positions. All of our jobs are military-friendly, and we work with leaders in Aerospace who rely on your military expertise to support mission-critical programs nationwide. As a Veteran Founded company, we know that the military has given you the skills and training you need to succeed in positions like this, and we want to support your success in the civilian sector however we can. We thank you for your service and humbly offer our own in return by helping you take your career to the next level.