Senior Level Tool Designer Jobs
Senior level tool designer jobs put experienced engineers in charge of tooling strategy, complex die and fixture design, and the cross-functional projects that bring new products to production. Roles are predominantly on-site in Manufacturing, Aerospace & Defense, and Consulting & Professional Services, with employers like Lockheed Martin, Wipro, and Shield AI hiring at this level now.
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Standard Job Description
AMMM Production Engineering is hiring two Tool Engineering Sr Staff (E5) to support the C-130 Digitization effort. These engineers will serve as Subject Matter experts (SMEs), and will be part of the scanning workflow, with emphasis on the validation process for tools and parts. The candidates selected will partner with direct employees and contractors to support the overall digitization effort.
These roles are part of our Strategy & Readiness Organization and will report to the Digitization Tool Engineering Manager. In this new role, you will contribute to the business by serving as a subject matter expert in tooling engineering, applying sound engineering judgment to resolve complex tooling and scanning issues, evaluate all tooling configurations, and ensure tooling supports engineering definition, manufacturing requirements, and product quality. Engineers will work with Design Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, Tool Fabrication, Tool Inspection, and supplier organizations to support aircraft digitization efforts.
As Tool Engineering Sr Staff supporting Digitization, you will review tool designs and prepare work for scanning cells, perform validation of scans in accordance to released command media, resolve technical conflicts arising from digitizing a tool controlled aircraft, and provide overall technical support to ensure tooling and part scans are configuration controlled and provide for overall program success. Scope will be inclusive of supporting Model Based Digitization efforts in NX and Teamcenter.
The ideal candidates will possess a background around tool engineering and metrology. The candidates must excel in cross-functional collaboration, exhibit strong communication skills, project management capabilities, and quickly develop relationships to influence outcomes. Additionally, the candidates must embrace a culture of performance.
This position is located in https://www.lockheedmartinjobs.com/aero-marietta-georgia> Marietta, GA.
This role may require infrequent travel and possible weekend/off-hour support. This vacancy will be utilized to fill two positions.
Designs, develops and implements industrial machinery and equipment, tools, dies, gauges, jigs, fixtures, prototype model production and machine attachments required for production or experimental use, considering such factors as accessibility, economy, mobility, and performance requirements. May use CAD/CAM to design tools.
Proficient in AI prompting as it applies to this position and practice.
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree (STEM required) or 10+ years of experience as a tool engineer / manufacturing engineer / design engineering, supporting aircraft production
- Experience in aerospace tooling engineering, manufacturing engineering, or aircraft production support role
- Demonstrated proficiency with CATIA V5, including 3D modeling, model interpretation, and engineering design review
- Experience with legacy aircraft fabrication tooling, tooling drawings, manufacturing processes, and historical engineering definitions
- Demonstrated ability to interpret complex engineering drawings (2D / paper), geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T), and manufacturing requirements
- Experience working directly with suppliers to resolve tooling design, fabrication, inspection, and configuration issues.
- Experience with tooling lifecycles and processes (i.e. tool design, design review, procurement, funding, etc.)
- Familiarity with aerospace quality systems, material and process requirements, and engineering change processes
- Presentation, verbal & written communication skills
Desired Skills
- Experience with the Aeronautics Line of Business and awareness of Aero Code and local site policies and procedures
- Experience developing and implementing tools required for production or experimental use
- Strong technical problem-solving, written communication, and cross-functional coordination skills.
- Ability to independently manage complex technical issues and develop documented, defensible engineering recommendations.
- Experience supporting military aircraft programs, including C-130, C-130J, or other legacy aircraft platforms.
- NX and Teamcenter experience
- Experience with fabrication tooling, assembly tooling, master gauges, templates, fixtures, and drill jigs.
- Familiarity with tooling inspection, metrology, laser tracking, 3D scanning, and digital tooling verification
- Experience with tooling digitization, legacy drawing conversion, model-based definition, and configuration management.
- Experience supporting domestic and international suppliers
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $129000.00 - $239600.00
At Lockheed Martin, we know mission success starts with taking care of our people. Our Total Rewards program is designed to attract top talent, support your well-being, and help you grow—both professionally and personally.
The salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market(work location) and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.
- Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics.
- For (Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.
Standard Job Description
AMMM Production Engineering is hiring two Tool Engineering Sr Staff (E5) to support the C-130 Digitization effort. These engineers will serve as Subject Matter experts (SMEs), and will be part of the scanning workflow, with emphasis on the validation process for tools and parts. The candidates selected will partner with direct employees and contractors to support the overall digitization effort.
These roles are part of our Strategy & Readiness Organization and will report to the Digitization Tool Engineering Manager. In this new role, you will contribute to the business by serving as a subject matter expert in tooling engineering, applying sound engineering judgment to resolve complex tooling and scanning issues, evaluate all tooling configurations, and ensure tooling supports engineering definition, manufacturing requirements, and product quality. Engineers will work with Design Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, Tool Fabrication, Tool Inspection, and supplier organizations to support aircraft digitization efforts.
As Tool Engineering Sr Staff supporting Digitization, you will review tool designs and prepare work for scanning cells, perform validation of scans in accordance to released command media, resolve technical conflicts arising from digitizing a tool controlled aircraft, and provide overall technical support to ensure tooling and part scans are configuration controlled and provide for overall program success. Scope will be inclusive of supporting Model Based Digitization efforts in NX and Teamcenter.
The ideal candidates will possess a background around tool engineering and metrology. The candidates must excel in cross-functional collaboration, exhibit strong communication skills, project management capabilities, and quickly develop relationships to influence outcomes. Additionally, the candidates must embrace a culture of performance.
This position is located in https://www.lockheedmartinjobs.com/aero-marietta-georgia> Marietta, GA.
This role may require infrequent travel and possible weekend/off-hour support. This vacancy will be utilized to fill two positions.
Designs, develops and implements industrial machinery and equipment, tools, dies, gauges, jigs, fixtures, prototype model production and machine attachments required for production or experimental use, considering such factors as accessibility, economy, mobility, and performance requirements. May use CAD/CAM to design tools.
Proficient in AI prompting as it applies to this position and practice.
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree (STEM required) or 10+ years of experience as a tool engineer / manufacturing engineer / design engineering, supporting aircraft production
- Experience in aerospace tooling engineering, manufacturing engineering, or aircraft production support role
- Demonstrated proficiency with CATIA V5, including 3D modeling, model interpretation, and engineering design review
- Experience with legacy aircraft fabrication tooling, tooling drawings, manufacturing processes, and historical engineering definitions
- Demonstrated ability to interpret complex engineering drawings (2D / paper), geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T), and manufacturing requirements
- Experience working directly with suppliers to resolve tooling design, fabrication, inspection, and configuration issues.
- Experience with tooling lifecycles and processes (i.e. tool design, design review, procurement, funding, etc.)
- Familiarity with aerospace quality systems, material and process requirements, and engineering change processes
- Presentation, verbal & written communication skills
Desired Skills
- Experience with the Aeronautics Line of Business and awareness of Aero Code and local site policies and procedures
- Experience developing and implementing tools required for production or experimental use
- Strong technical problem-solving, written communication, and cross-functional coordination skills.
- Ability to independently manage complex technical issues and develop documented, defensible engineering recommendations.
- Experience supporting military aircraft programs, including C-130, C-130J, or other legacy aircraft platforms.
- NX and Teamcenter experience
- Experience with fabrication tooling, assembly tooling, master gauges, templates, fixtures, and drill jigs.
- Familiarity with tooling inspection, metrology, laser tracking, 3D scanning, and digital tooling verification
- Experience with tooling digitization, legacy drawing conversion, model-based definition, and configuration management.
- Experience supporting domestic and international suppliers
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $129000.00 - $239600.00
At Lockheed Martin, we know mission success starts with taking care of our people. Our Total Rewards program is designed to attract top talent, support your well-being, and help you grow—both professionally and personally.
The salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market(work location) and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.
- Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics.
- For (Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.
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Senior Level Tool Designer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a senior level tool designer job?
Employers at this level want candidates who have independently led tooling projects from concept through validation, not just supported them. Demonstrating ownership of GD&T standards, die design, or progressive tooling programs gives you a clear edge. A portfolio showing measurable improvements, such as reduced cycle times or tooling cost savings, signals the depth these roles require. Mentoring experience and cross-functional collaboration with manufacturing and quality teams also set senior candidates apart.
Which companies hire senior level tool designers?
Companies hiring senior level tool designers right now include Lockheed Martin, Wipro, and Shield AI, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hiring at this level typically comes from established manufacturers, Tier 1 automotive suppliers, and industrial equipment producers that run high-volume tooling programs and need engineers who can own them end to end.
Are there remote senior level tool designer jobs?
Yes, though most tool designer roles require hands-on access to tooling equipment, fixtures, and manufacturing floors. About 0% of senior level tool designer openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and these tend to be with larger organizations that have distributed engineering teams or roles focused heavily on CAD design and tooling specification rather than on-site validation and build support.
What makes a tool designer role senior level?
Senior level tool designer roles are defined by scope, ownership, and influence. Where a mid-level designer executes within a defined scope, a senior designer sets the technical direction, selects tooling approaches, and is accountable for outcomes across the full project lifecycle. Senior roles also carry an expectation of mentoring junior engineers, reviewing designs for manufacturability, and contributing to process improvements that affect the broader tooling or manufacturing operation.
Which industries hire the most senior level tool designers?
Senior level tool designer roles concentrate in Manufacturing, Aerospace & Defense, and Consulting & Professional Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because they operate high-complexity, high-volume manufacturing programs where precision tooling directly affects product quality, production uptime, and cost, making experienced design leadership a core operational need rather than a support function.