Castelion
Tooling Engineer, Senior
Torrance, CA +3 · Senior · Full-time · Posted Sep 7, 2026
- Location
- Torrance, CA
Rio Rancho, NM
19951 Mariner Ave, Torance, CA 90503
2601 29th Ave NW, Rio Rancho, NM 87144 - Experience
- Minimum of 5+ years of experience in tooling design and development.
- Education
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Manufacturing Engineering (or related field).
- Visa sponsorship
- Employment is contingent upon the candidate’s ability to access applicable export-controlled information without additional export licensing. If the position is designated as requiring a security clearance or other government authorization, employment may depend on obtaining and maintaining it and meeting applicable citizenship or eligibility requirements.
About the job
Owns tooling development from concept through production implementation, designing and delivering tooling solutions for aerospace manufacturing.
What you'll do
- Design and validate tooling systems, including jigs, fixtures, molds, dies, and assembly tools; perform tolerance stack-up analysis and FEA.
- Optimize tooling processes and lead projects through requirements gathering, design reviews, prototyping, validation, and production delivery.
- Ensure tooling quality and compliance, collaborate across engineering, supply chain, and production teams, and mentor junior engineers and technicians.
What they ask for
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Manufacturing Engineering (or related field).
- Minimum of 5+ years of experience in tooling design and development.
Nice to have
- Experience supporting NPI, pilot runs, and transition to production; troubleshooting complex build issues and driving corrective actions.
- Experience in regulated or defense environments; ability to mentor and influence cross-functional teams.
Tools
CAD, FEA, AS9100, NADCAP
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