Tool Designer/Machinist - Aerospace Manufacturing

Tool Designer/Machinist - Aerospace Manufacturing Full Time Tempe, AZ, US 5 days ago Requisition ID: 1027 Join our aerospace manufacturing team and take ownership of tooling from concept to production. We’re looking for a Tool Designer / Machinist who can design, machine, and refine custom tooling, fixtures, and dies to support precision manufacturing in a regulated (AS9100) environment. If you enjoy combining CAD design with hands‑on machining, this role offers direct impact on production performance and product quality. What You’ll Do Design tooling, fixtures, and dies using CAD (SolidWorks, KeyCreator, or similar) Create drawings, layouts, and technical documentation for manufacturing Collaborate with engineering and production to solve manufacturability challenges Improve tooling to increase efficiency, accuracy, and cost savings Apply GD&T, tolerance stack‑ups, and precision calculations Build, modify, and repair tooling using manual/CNC mills, lathes, and grinders Perform tool assembly, fit‑up, and validation for production readiness Maintain traceability and compliance with aerospace standards What We’re Looking For 3+ years in tool design, tool & die, or machining 2+ years of CAD experience (SolidWorks, KeyCreator, Kubotek, etc.) Experience with aerospace tooling (fixtures, dies, tube assemblies preferred) Strong knowledge of GD&T and tight‑tolerance machining Hands‑on ability to fabricate, modify, and troubleshoot tooling Experience in AS9100 or regulated manufacturing environments (preferred) Detail‑oriented, problem‑solver with a production‑first mindset Why Work Here: Work on precision aerospace components Own projects from design → build → validation Collaborative, skilled team environment Clean, professional shop environment Paid sick time and paid vacation 401k #J-18808-Ljbffr