Tool Designer / Fixture Designer – El Cajon, CA

Prashant Singh is hiring a Tool Designer / Fixture Designer for a contract position in El Cajon, California. This on-site aerospace manufacturing role pays $50 per hour. You will design and validate tooling and fixtures that support efficient, precise production and assembly processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Design aerospace tooling and fixtures to meet project specifications and applicable industry standards.
• Apply Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) to support accurate, manufacturable designs.
• Collaborate with engineering and production teams to evaluate and improve manufacturing methods.
• Create and revise tooling designs using CAD software.
• Develop tooling solutions that support assembly process planning.
• Review, test, and validate designs for functionality and compliance.
• Share design progress in project meetings and incorporate stakeholder feedback.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Aeronautical, or Production Engineering.
• Experience in aerospace tooling design and knowledge of manufacturing methods.
• Strong understanding of assembly processes.
• Proficiency with CAD software.
• Knowledge of GD&T.

Work Location and Employment

• Location: El Cajon, California, United States
• Work arrangement: On-site; this position is not remote eligible.
• Employment type: Contract
• Pay: $50 per hour

The designer will work cross-functionally with engineering and production teams and report to the engineering manager. This role is suited to a detail-oriented professional who can align tooling designs with manufacturing requirements and project standards.

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