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Tool Engineers design, develop, and maintain the specialized equipment and fixtures that manufacturing processes depend on. H-1B visa sponsorship is common in this role because it falls under specialty occupation requirements, you'll need a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, manufacturing engineering, or a closely related field to qualify.
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INTRODUCTION
This posting is for a contract assignment and is not a full-time employment offer with Boeing. Candidates selected for roles will be employed as contract workers through a Boeing approved 3rd party for the duration of the specified project.
Regular and predictable attendance is required.
Boeing Commercial Airplanes is seeking Equipment and Tool Engineers to support multiple positions across our teams in Puget Sound, Washington.
A successful candidate in this role will have passion, creativity, and an insatiable desire for process improvement and efficiency. They will also have a strong desire to be out on the production floor, interacting with mechanics, safety, and tool makers, and directly supporting the production system. In Production Engineering, we need highly responsible professionals committed to upholding the highest standards of safety, quality, and integrity.
This position is a Production Engineering role and requires direct interfacing with the people and equipment on the production floor. A typical day could include:
- Spending up to 8 hours on feet standing/walking on the production floor
- Climbing ladders or stairs to access equipment
- Working at heights or in tight spaces
- Wearing required PPE
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Investigates and develops equipment and tooling concepts and specifications to satisfy aerospace product design and build requirements.
- Performs tool liaison activities to support tool fabrication and production use.
- Participates in design reviews, collects design requirements, creates and revises drawings and models to support the build plan.
- Creates specifications and purchase requests for the acquisition of new equipment and tooling from external vendors.
- Checks designs for compliance with safety, producibility, maintainability, reliability, ergonomic factors and regulatory requirements.
- Develops and documents equipment and tooling inspection and usage instructions, preventative maintenance plans, and supports user training development.
- Manages budgets and schedules to deliver equipment and tooling solutions to customers.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology (including Manufacturing Technology), Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry or non-US equivalent qualifications directly related to the work statement.
- 3 or more years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- 2 or more years of experience working in a production environment.
- 3 or more years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- 3+ years of hands-on experience as a Pressure Vessel Design Engineer.
- 2 or more years of Project Management experience.
- Working knowledge and application of pressure vessel codes such as ASME Section VIII and its related ASME/ANSI Codes.
- Strong knowledge and application of NBIC codes Part 1, 2, 3, & 4.
- Application of piping codes such as ASME B31.1 and/or B31.3.
- Strong understanding of pressure vessel fabrication processes and maintenance procedures.
- Strong understanding of material mechanics & behaviors under conditions such as extreme temperatures and vibrations.
- Strong understanding of non-destructive examination procedures such as magnetic particle examination and ultrasonic testing.
- Knowledge of welding procedures and testing requirements.
- Experience and adeptness in the application of thermodynamics and fluid mechanics principles.
- Hands-on experience with the design of autoclaves for use in composite curing processes.
- Design of quick actuating closures or breech lock door mechanisms.
- 5 or more years of experience working in a production environment.
- 5 or more years of 3D modeling experience.
- 5 or more years of GD&T experience.
PAY RATE RANGE
- 65 - 70 USD hourly
BENEFITS INFORMATION
- Optional Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K
Tundra Technical Solutions is among North America’s leading providers of Staffing and Consulting Services. Our success and our clients’ success are built on a foundation of service excellence. We are an equal opportunity employer, and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or other applicable legally protected characteristic. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable law, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Unincorporated LA County workers: we reasonably believe that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship with the following job duties, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment: client provided property, including hardware (both of which may include data) entrusted to you from theft, loss or damage; return all portable client computer hardware in your possession (including the data contained therein) upon completion of the assignment, and; maintain the confidentiality of client proprietary, confidential, or non-public information. In addition, job duties require access to secure and protected client information technology systems and related data security obligations.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Tool Engineer
Verify your SOC code before applying
Tool Engineer roles are typically filed under SOC 17-2141 (Mechanical Engineers). Confirm the employer is using this code on the LCA, since a mismatched SOC can trigger an RFE or a prevailing wage shortfall that delays your petition.
Check LCA filing history on Migrate Mate
Search employer LCA records on Migrate Mate to see which manufacturers have filed for Tool Engineer or Mechanical Engineer roles. Prioritize companies with recent, approved filings in your target state over those with no H-1B history.
Target manufacturers with dedicated tooling departments
Aerospace, automotive, and medical device manufacturers run large tooling departments that file H-1B petitions regularly. Contract manufacturers and job shops are less likely to sponsor because project timelines don't align with H-1B's multi-year commitment.
Document specialized tooling credentials precisely
GD&T certifications, CAD software proficiency (CATIA, SolidWorks), and experience with specific tooling standards (ISO 9001, IATF 16949) strengthen the specialty occupation argument. Include these explicitly in your resume and have your employer reference them in the H-1B support letter.
Confirm prevailing wage level before negotiating your offer
Run your job title and work location through the OFLC Wage Search before you negotiate. Employers file at Level I through IV wages, and accepting a Level I offer can limit your ability to transfer petitions later if wage floors shift.
File premium processing if your project start date is fixed
Tool Engineer roles often tie to production launch schedules. If your employer's program timeline doesn't allow for standard USCIS processing, request premium processing upfront. Missing a program start date can affect your standing on the project and your employer's willingness to extend sponsorship.
H-1B Visa Tool Engineer: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Tool Engineer role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, Tool Engineer roles qualify as specialty occupations when the position requires a bachelor's degree or higher in mechanical engineering, manufacturing engineering, or a directly related field. The employer must demonstrate this degree requirement is standard for the role, not just preferred. Positions where any technical degree is accepted regardless of field are more vulnerable to RFEs.
Which industries are most likely to sponsor H-1B visas for Tool Engineers?
Aerospace, automotive, and medical device manufacturing are the strongest H-1B sponsors for Tool Engineers because they operate large tooling programs with multi-year development cycles. Defense contractors and semiconductor equipment manufacturers also file regularly. You can filter employers by industry and LCA filing history on Migrate Mate to identify active sponsors in your target region.
Can my employer file my H-1B petition while I'm on OPT working as a Tool Engineer?
Yes, and they should file before your OPT expires so you're covered by the cap-gap rule. If your OPT end date falls between April 1 and October 1, an approved or pending H-1B petition automatically extends your work authorization through September 30. Your employer files Form I-129 with USCIS; you don't file separately.
What prevailing wage level should a Tool Engineer H-1B be filed at?
Most Tool Engineer positions with two to five years of experience are filed at Level II or Level III. Level I is reserved for entry-level roles with close supervision, while Level IV applies to senior engineers setting methodology. Run your job title, SOC code, and work location through the OFLC Wage Search to verify which level applies before your employer submits the LCA.
How does changing employers affect my H-1B status as a Tool Engineer?
You can transfer your H-1B to a new employer under H-1B portability, which allows you to start the new job once the transfer petition is received by USCIS, not after approval. Your new employer files a new I-129 with a new LCA. The role must still qualify as a specialty occupation, so the new job description should match or closely align with your current SOC code.