Senior Tool Designer - Job at Aurora Flight Sciences Corporation in Bridgeport, WV

Senior Tool Designer

Bridgeport, WV

Posted 6 days ago

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Job Description

Senior Tool Designer

Position Overview

At Aurora Flight Sciences, we design, build, and fly advanced aircraft and enabling technologies from concept to reality. We are searching for a talented and self-motivated Senior Tool Designer to help us create the future of flight. Responsibilities will include but not be limited to the following:

Responsibilities

- Develops and advises programs on the application of highly complex equipment and tooling solutions that enable programs to meet Production System requirements.
- Assesses technical data and influences product engineering design to optimize production system integration for aerospace products.
- Develops engineering definition for the creation and modification of complex equipment and tooling.
- Mentors junior engineers though leadership and technical expertise.
- Leads the execution of project plans and influences Make/Buy decisions. Develops methodologies for and approves highly complex analysis.
- Develops requirements for safety, producibility, maintainability, reliability, and ergonomic factors.
- Evaluates robotics, automation or technology insertion opportunities and provides solutions for emergent technical issues of significance across the production system.

Minimum Requirements

- Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education from an accredited course of study in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 9 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience (e.g. PhD+4 years' related work experience, Master+7 years' related work experience).
- Experience with Model Based Definition (MBD) and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
- Software competencies:
- CATIA V5 or other CAD package
- PLM systems
- Microsoft Windows, Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint

Preferred Requirements

- Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education from an accredited course of study in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 14 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience (e.g. PhD+9 years' related work experience, Master+12 years' related work experience).
- 3DX Experience.
- Experience developing tooling and equipment for development programs.
- Basic Microsoft Project experience.

Physical Requirements

- Ability to work in a manufacturing environment and wear proper PPE.
- Follow Boeing regulations for lifting.
- Must work onsite at Aurora/Boeing Columbus, MS, Manassas, VA or Bridgeport, WV.
- Must be able to travel to various domestic Boeing/Aurora sites (up to 25% Travel).

Salary Range (Annualized USD)

Minimum Range: $85,000.00 to $152,000.00
Maximum Range: $105,000.00 to $187,000.00

Aurora Company Overview Aurora Flight Sciences, a Boeing Company, is a leader in the development and manufacturing of advanced unmanned systems and aerospace vehicles. Our mission is to apply autonomy and robotics to the development, production, and operation of advanced aircraft. During the last three decades, Aurora has designed, rapid-prototyped, and flown an average of one new vehicle a year for both government and commercial customers. Now, as an independent subsidiary of Boeing, Aurora's innovation is combined with Boeing's size and strength, creating an unprecedented opportunity to shape the future of aerospace systems.

Equal Opportunity Employer Aurora Flight Sciences, A Boeing Company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

Aurora Total Rewards At Aurora Flight Sciences, a Boeing Company, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities. Aurora Flight Sciences provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work. The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location and date of hire. Please note that the salary information shown is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Aurora Flight Sciences is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Summary

Company

Aurora Flight Sciences Corporation

Start Date

As soon as possible

Employment Term and Type

Regular, Full Time

Required Education

Bachelor's Degree

Required Experience

9+ years