Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Job Description

Job Title: Senior Mechanical Engineer (Aerospace Tooling)

Location: Mukilteo, WA

Pay Rate: $130,000 - $170,000

Employment Type: Direct-Hire

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, and more!

ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES

We’re hiring a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to step in as Tooling Lead for our aerospace robotics programs. You’ll design the tooling and mechanical systems behind them, own projects end to end, and make the technical calls. You’ll also mentor, train, and guide the tooling team.

Must-have: Proven experience designing large-scale aerospace tooling systems. Small jigs and fixtures alone won’t cut it.

This is a direct-hire position for our aerospace client located in Mukilteo. This is a great opportunity for someone with experience in mechanical design, large-scale tooling development, and robotic systems looking to further their career in precision engineering.

• Design, prototype, and test complex mechanical systems and automated tooling for aerospace and robotic platforms; develop innovative solutions and conduct experimental testing
• Troubleshoot technical issues with automated systems; analyze performance reports and customer feedback to determine root causes and drive solutions
• Lead project execution, manage cross-functional teams (manufacturing, quality, integration), and mentor junior engineers on design and development tasks
• Develop precision jigs, fixtures, and tooling systems with expertise in GD&T, tolerance analysis, and production-scale deployment

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

• 8+ years of mechanical engineering experience with hands-on expertise in design, prototyping, fabrication, and testing of mechanical systems
• Advanced proficiency with 3D CAD tools (CATIA, SolidWorks, or similar)
• Expertise in tolerance analysis (GD&T), FEA, and design for manufacturability (DFM/DFA)
• Expertise in aerospace automated tooling
• Large scale tooling systems experience
• Experience with the design and implementation of advanced jigs, fixtures, and automated or semi-automated tooling systems for aerospace applications

BONUS QUALIFICATIONS

• CATIA proficiency
• Experience with robotic systems and automation platforms

WHY AVERRO?

Averro is a veteran-owned staffing and solutions firm connecting top talent with cutting-edge companies. With 20+ years of experience and industry-specialized recruiters in your corner, we're here to propel your career forward.

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