Engineer Tool (Level 2 or Level 3)

Provides disposition for discrepant tooling
Supervises and supports critical production builds involving technical tooling processes
Provides communication between A-shift and B-shift operations to support continuous movement of production critical tasks
Supports metrology, tooling transportation and tooling maintenance efforts to facilitate program execution
Secondary Responsibilities:

Supports the tool design group with off-load design projects and tasks which include 3D modeling, 2D drafting and checking
Manages tooling projects/assignments from concept thru implementation, to provide production quality aerospace tooling in support of development and production programs.
Manages external Tooling Design/Fabrication Shops on Design/Build projects
Concepts and designs special tooling within an Integrated Product Team (IPT) structure
Uses and/or manages Computer Aided Design (CAD) resources for tooling design (primarily NX)
Works with vendors to ensure successful fabrication of tooling
Witnesses/approves source inspection of special tooling at supplier locations before acceptance
Proofs tooling upon receipt in a production environment
Maintains tooling documentation related to design, analysis, fabrication, and proofing
Provides tooling cost/schedule estimates for new tools and or tooling modifications
Documents stress analysis of tools for compliance to requirements
Uses Microsoft applications to communicate and present tooling progress
Our team enjoys a fast-paced work environment with high expectations, diverse assignments, and collaboration with internal and external customers. We work closely with manufacturing engineers, CAD designers, safety, and operations. We pride ourselves in coming up with new ways to provide tooling that is safe, cost effective, and operationally efficient.
This role may be filled at the Engineer (Level 2) or Principal Engineer (Level 3) based on the qualifications outlined below.
Basic Qualifications:

Tooling Engineer (Level 2)

Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Security Clearance and the ability to obtain and maintain Special Program Access within a reasonable period of time as determined by the needs of the business
Bachelors Degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline and a minimum of 2 years of relevant engineering experience; or Masters Degree in STEM discipline and 0 years of engineering experience
Experience in design, fabrication and implementation of tooling used in the manufacture of composite parts
Strong project management and communication skills
Understanding of general metallic fabrication including welding and machining
Understanding of and ability to use 3D CAD systems
Capable of creating free-body-diagrams and analyzing tooling for allowable stress and fatigue
Principal Tooling Engineer (Level 3)

Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Security Clearance and the ability to obtain and maintain Special Program Access within a reasonable period of time as determined by the needs of the business
Bachelors Degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline and a minimum of 5 years relevant engineering experience; or Masters Degree in STEM and 3 years' engineering experience; or PhD and 0 years of engineering experience
Experience in design, fabrication and implementation of tooling used in the manufacture of composite parts
Strong project management and communication skills
Understanding of general metallic fabrication including welding and machining
Understanding of and ability to use 3D CAD systems
Capable of creating free-body-diagrams and analyzing tooling for allowable stress and fatigue
Preferred Qualifications:

BS in Mechanical, Aerospace or Civil Engineering
Active DoD Secret Security Clearance
Experience in an aerospace manufacturing environment
Experience with tooling for composites manufacturing and handling
NX experience
FEA experience
Experience in design of molds, machining fixtures, handling, and assembly tools for composite manufacturing
What We Offer:*
At Northrop Grumman, we are on the cutting edge of innovation -- building the next generation of sophisticated aircraft to protect our country. Our diverse portfolio of programs means there are endless paths to cultivate your career. We are well-known for our inclusive, family environment, phenomenal learning opportunities, and exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers. We also offer exceptional benefits/healthcare, a great 401K matching program, and 14 Employee Resource Groups inclusive of all employees!
Salary Range: $70,200.00 - $105,400.00Salary Range 2: $86,600.00 - $130,000.00The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

Client-provided location(s): Clinton, UT

Job ID: NorthropGrumman-R10202430

Employment Type: OTHER

Posted: 2025-08-01T13:05:30