Associate Engineer Tool Design
Company | Northrop Grumman |
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Location | Biloxi, MS, USA |
Salary | $58200 – $87200 |
Type | Full-Time |
Degrees | Bachelor’s |
Experience Level | Entry Level/New Grad, Junior |
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science in a STEM related field with experience in drafting, tool design, engineering experience
- Ability to understand, read, and apply GD&T to a blueprint
- Experience in Catia, NX or equivalent design software, and ASME Y 14.5 in a design role
- Must have experience with finite element analysis
- Your ability to obtain and/or transfer and maintain the final adjudicated government Secret clearance, and any program access(es) required for the position within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company
Responsibilities
- Design simple to complex Tooling, Drill and Assembly Jigs, and Dies via Catia and/or NX to support production
- Properly layout drawings using views and dimensions that are in compliance with ASME Y14.1-5 standards
- Conceptualize designs in 3D, detail the CAD model and detail the drawings for fabrication
- Execution of design and fabrication requirements for tools and fixtures with customers
- Perform tolerance analysis and apply appropriate GD&T to ensure form, fit, and function
- Conduct root cause failure investigations and implement associated corrective actions
- Lead and assist the product development team with new product designs to ensure manufacturability, validate processes and technology
- Perform and review FEA analyses to ensure appropriate design margins
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience designing in 3D CAD e.g. CATIA, NX, CREO etc. Has a firm understanding of GD&T and tolerance stack-up
- Experience managing projects (Cost, schedule and technical performance). Understanding of Coordination of design and fabrication requirements for tools and fixtures with customers, both internal and external
- Experience working hands-on in a production assembly line environment
- Experience providing innovative techniques focused on improving product designs and tooling assemblies or equipment
- Composite experience and process knowledge
- Secret or Top Secret clearance preferred