Tooling Engineer

Description

Regular and predictable attendance is required:

Our large Aerospace Manufacturing client is seeking Equipment and Tool Engineers to support multiple positions across our teams in Puget Sound Washington. A successful candidate in this role will have passion creativity and an insatiable desire for process improvement and efficiency. They will also have a strong desire to be out on the production floor interacting with mechanics safety and tool makers and directly supporting the production system. In Production Engineering we need highly responsible professionals committed to upholding the highest standards of safety quality and integrity.

This position is a Production Engineering role and requires direct interfacing with the people and equipment on the production floor. A typical day could include:

• Spending up to 8 hours on feet standing/walking on the production floor.
• Climbing ladders or stairs to access equipment.
• Working at heights or in tight spaces.
• Wearing required PPE.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Investigates and develops equipment and tooling concepts and specifications to satisfy aerospace product design and build requirements.
• Performs tool liaison activities to support tool fabrication and production use.
• Participates in design reviews collects design requirements creates and revises drawings and models to support the build plan.
• Creates specifications and purchase requests for the acquisition of new equipment and tooling from external vendors.
• Checks designs for compliance with safety producibility maintainability reliability ergonomic factors and regulatory requirements.
• Develops and documents equipment and tooling inspection and usage instructions preventative maintenance plans and supports user training development.
• Manages budgets and schedules to deliver equipment and tooling solutions to customers.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Required Skills:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering Engineering Technology including Manufacturing Technology Computer Science Data Science Mathematics, Physics Chemistry or non-US equivalent qualifications directly related to the work statement.
• 1 or more years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Skills:

• 2 or more years of experience working in a production environment.
• Mid-Level: 3 or more years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Senior Level: 5 or more years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 3 years of hands-on experience as a Pressure Vessel Design Engineer.
• 2 or more years of experience working in a production environment.
• 2 or more years of Project Management experience.
• Working knowledge and application of pressure vessel codes such as ASME Section VIII and its related ASME/ANSI Codes.
• Strong knowledge and application of NBIC codes Part 1 2 3 4.
• Application of piping codes such as ASME B31.1 and/or B31.3.
• Strong understanding of pressure vessel fabrication processes and maintenance procedures.
• Strong understanding of material mechanics behaviors under conditions such as extreme temperatures and vibrations.
• Strong understanding of non-destructive examination procedures such as magnetic particle examination and ultrasonic testing.
• Knowledge of welding procedures and testing requirements.
• Experience and adeptness in the application of thermodynamics and fluid mechanics principles.
• Hands-on experience with the design of autoclaves for use in composite curing processes.
• Design of quick actuating closures or breech lock door mechanisms.
• 5 or more years of experience working in a production environment.
• 5 or more years of 3D modeling experience.
• 5 or more years of GDT experience.

This is a Contract position based out of Everett, WA.

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $35.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Everett,WA.

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 31, 2026.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we’ve helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000 extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.

Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.

Salary : $30 - $35