Tool-design and development experience with the ability to design, prototype, qualify, and sustain production-quality fixtures, gauges, and test rigs for aerospace/defense programs, demonstrating end-to-end ownership from concept through release.
Advanced CAD expertise, mastery of 3-D modeling tools (e.g., Creo, SolidWorks, CATIA, Siemens NX) plus downstream DFM software, enabling rapid creation of detailed drawings.
Experience with AS9100, MIL-STD-1521 (tool design), ITAR/FAR compliance.
NX modeling and drafting experience.
Experience evaluating vendor and equipment capability and ability to perform required tasks, including production of tooling as well as unique aerospace part production.