Tool Designer

GE Aerospace • Piedmont, AL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Advanced technology, advanced thinking, and a superb work environment. When you come to work at the GE Aerospace Airfoils facility located in Piedmont, SC, just outside of Greenville, you’ll come to realize that you’re in a place where you can do your best. We’re producing High Pressure Turbine Blades that help power tomorrow’s commercial and military aircraft. We’re using innovative production methodologies including complex machining, special processes, and NDT. As the Tooling Engineer (Design & Build), you will be responsible for the design, manufacture, modification, and maintenance of precision tooling, fixtures, gauges, and related equipment that support production operations. You will partner closely with engineering, production, and quality teams to deliver tooling solutions that enhance productivity, accuracy, and safety, while enabling new product introduction and continuous improvement across the manufacturing environment. This role will be onsite Monday - Thursday.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university (or a high school diploma / GED with a minimum of 4 years of experience in a technical or maintenance field)

Nice To Haves

• 5+ years’ experience in tool design, tool making, or precision machining
• Experience/strong understanding with milling, turning, grinding, and EDM processes
• Experience designing fixtures for manufacturing and gaging processes; familiarity with aerospace or other high-precision manufacturing environments
• Strong knowledge of GD&T, tolerance stack-ups, and designing for precision and repeatability
• Hands-on experience with CAD/CAM software for tool, fixture, and gauge design and programming
• Experience with additive manufacturing or rapid prototyping for tooling applications
• Experience in analyzing, creating, and interpreting blueprints, sketches, models, and/or descriptions
• Knowledge of design techniques, tools and principles
• Experience in Microsoft Office and NX CAD & AutoCAD systems
• Humble: respectful, receptive, agile, eager to learn
• Transparent: shares critical information, speaks with candor, contributes constructively
• Focused: quick learner, strategically prioritizes work, committed
• Leadership ability: strong communicator, decision-maker, collaborative
• Problem solver: analytical-minded, challenges existing processes, critical thinker

Responsibilities

• Design and development Design and develop tooling, fixtures, jigs, gauges, and holding devices to support manufacturing and inspection processes.
• Interpret engineering drawings, CAD models, specifications, and process requirements to create robust, effective tooling solutions.
• CAD/CAM and technical documentation Use CAD software (such as SolidWorks, NX, or similar) to produce detailed 3D models, assemblies, and drawings for tools and fixtures.
• Use CAM software (such as Mastercam) to generate NC programs from 3D models for tool manufacture.
• Create and maintain accurate documentation, including drawings, models, revision history, and tooling records.
• Tool fabrication, assembly, and maintenance Build, assemble, and prove-out precision tooling using manual and CNC machine tools and related shop equipment.
• Inspect, modify, and repair existing tooling to improve performance, extend service life, or accommodate engineering and process changes.
• Collaboration and problem-solving Collaborate with manufacturing engineers, machinists, and quality engineers to troubleshoot tooling issues and optimize manufacturing processes.
• Ensure tooling concepts and designs meet requirements for dimensional tolerance, repeatability, ergonomics, and safety.
• New product introduction and improvement Support new product introduction (NPI) by developing tooling concepts, prototypes, and pre-production tooling.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives focused on tooling efficiency, setup reduction, process capability, and cost reduction.
• Safety and quality Ensure all tooling activities comply with applicable safety procedures, environmental requirements, and company quality standards.

Benefits

• GE Aerospace offers comprehensive benefits and programs to support your health and, along with programs like HealthAhead, your physical, emotional, financial and social wellbeing.
• Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach from GE Aerospace; and the Employee Assistance Program, which provides 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services.
• Retirement benefits include the GE Aerospace Retirement Savings Plan, a 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants.
• Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness.
• GE Aerospace (General Electric Company or the Company) and its affiliates each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs (i.e., is a “Sponsor”).
• Each Sponsor reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion.
• No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a Sponsor’s welfare benefit plan or program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level