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Structural Tooling Engineer III
8082 Space Commerce Way Merritt Island, FL 32953 US
Job Description
Position Description: Protingent Staffing has an exciting contract Structural Tooling Engineer III opportunity with our client in Merritt Island, FL.
Job Responsibilities:
- Design and manage tooling through development and build life cycle to support production.
- Perform analysis (Hand Calculations & FEA) to support tooling design
- Create Statement of Works ( SOW) for tooling to be designed and built by external vendors.
- Be responsible Engineer for induvial tooling projects.
- Coordinate directly with manufacturing, operations, and product development personnel to understand operational requirements and develop GSE to meet those requirements.
- Design of Concept CAD models using PTC Creo.
- Review and approve drawings for drawing standards and manufacturability.
- Develop and approve design specifications, performance specifications, fabrication specifications, acceptance test procedures, and maintenance plans, for development of GSE.
- Manage external design and fabrication partners through complete project lifecycle (requirements gathering through delivery and acceptance) to ensure GSE is functionally correct and meets requirements set forth in specifications.
- Represent GSE considerations in manufacturing, operational, and program technical reviews
- Oversee equipment fabrication, assembly, and installation.
- Active involvement in functional checkouts and commissioning of equipment.
- Maintain and report on activity schedule, budget and technical status.
- Participate in continuous training and skills development.
- Create and present technical documentation that clearly conveys design intent and adherence to standards, requirements, and specifications.
Job Qualifications:
- 7+ years of experience with design and integration of mechanical systems (mechanisms, power transmission components, hydraulics, fluids systems, etc.), electrical systems/components, control systems, support frames/structures, and/or lifting fixtures.
- Minimum of a bachelor’s college degree in mechanical, aerospace, electrical, structural, industrial, or manufacturing engineering; or other major requiring engineering or manufacturing core courses
- Design of GSE for production, manufacturing, and testing of launch vehicles and launch vehicle support systems.
- Proven ability to drive complex projects to completion
- Experience with CAD modeling and drawings in PTC Creo.
- Experience with revision control and data configuration in Windchill.
- Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion.
- A continuous improvement mindset. Our job is never complete; we are always optimizing.
- Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and strengthen our culture of inclusion.
- Hand calculations of structural and mechanical components.
Desired Job Qualifications:
- FEA Analysis and hand calculations of structural and mechanical components.
- Experience working on aerospace development programs, production lines, or field operations in both design and hands-on roles; experience on commercial development programs a plus.
- Experience with design specification, procurement, operation, and maintenance of GSE.
- Extremely customer focused with strong communication skills.
- A demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with teams of diverse skills across large geographic distances.
- Experience with multiple CAD packages, Catia, SolidWorks, etc.
- Hands on fabrication, assembly, or maintenance experience
- Familiarity with Industry Code Standards.
- Contract Position
- Location: Merritt Island, FL
- Pay Range: $59-68/hr
- ITAR obligations are associated with this role, U.S. citizenship, U.S. legal permanent resident status, or protected person status under 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a) (1), (3) is required.
Benefits Package: Protingent offers competitive salaries, insurance plan options (HDHP plan or POS plan), education/certification reimbursement, pre-tax commuter benefits, Paid Time Off (PTO), and an administered 401k plan.
About Protingent: Protingent is a niche provider of top Engineering and IT talent to product development companies nationwide. Protingent exists to make a positive impact and contribution to the lives of others as well as our community by providing relevant, rewarding, and exciting work opportunities for our candidates.
Meet Your Recruiter
Kelsey Servin
I have been in the staffing industry since 2006. I started in HR and held roles as a recruiter, account manager, director of major accounts, and VP of recruiting and sales before settling into my passion for technical recruiting. My various roles and experiences allow me to understand the ins and outs of the industry. My recruiting style is collaborative, and I work closely with candidates to understand what exactly they are looking for in a role to align them with as many opportunities as possible. I am responsive, easy to work with, and transparent, so candidates always know where they are in the process. I can help you achieve whatever YOU want out of your next opportunity, whether it is career, cultural, or financial growth. I would love to be the one to find your next position, but at the end of the day, it is most important that you end up in the best fit for you and your family. I am a talent sleuth at heart and love the thrill of helping a candidate find their dream job or helping a manager find the perfect person for their team. I am super positive, very knowledgeable about the industry, and a huge foodie! Reach out to me for all the above!