What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Mechanical Engineer (Aerospace Tooling) position at Averro?
Job Title: Senior Mechanical Engineer
Location: Mukilteo, WA
Pay Rate: $130,000 - $170,000
Employment Type: Direct-Hire
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, and more!
ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES
We are seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer for our aerospace client located in Mukilteo. You will be focused on designing tooling and mechanical systems for aerospace robotics. This is a great opportunity for someone with experience in mechanical design, tooling development, and robotic systems looking to further their career in precision engineering. Must have experience designing large scale tooling systems, not just small jigs and fixtures.
- 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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Salary : $130,000 - $170,000