Toolmaker Specialist - Orange, VA, United States - Aerojet Rocketdyne
Description
Job Title:
Specialist, Engineer (Tool Design Engineer)
Job Location:
Culpeper, VA
Job Code: 9082
Job Schedule: 9/80, every other Friday off
Our site near Culpeper, VA, in beautiful, rural Orange County (1.5 hours from Washington, DC) is growing This site is our center of excellence for Solid Rocket Motor Propulsion and Energetics development as well as high-complexity production programs.
Reporting directly to the Manager, Manufacturing Engineering, this position will focus on component and system tooling design for solid rocket propulsion systems and component sub-assembly operations.
The successful individual will guide design and development of Jigs, Fixtures, Lifting devices, and Semi-Automated Equipment to cast and assemble the final product.
This position would be 1st shift.7:00 am to 5:00 pm 9/80 schedule.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
60% - Under general supervision, provides engineering design concepts in support of manufacturing process and tooling. Develops CAD Model concepts, 3D modeling and detailed 2D drawings. Is active in design conception as well as assisting in the development of processes, working in a team environment. Responsible for design completeness through fabrication, including tool and process tryout. May support more senior Tooling Engineers to develop tooling concepts and designs.
20% - Directs or supports design, fabrication, modifications and repair of special tools in support of manufacturing operations and processes of solid rocket motor, air-breathing, and warhead programs.
10% - Provides technical support to product engineering for producibility through manufacturing, test and field use.10% - Assists in tool acceptance criteria for in-house fabrication or outside procurement of special tools.
REQUIREMENTS
Requires a Bachelor's degree with an emphasis in mechanical design and at least four (4) years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Previous machine shop experience is desirable.
Experience with solid rocket motors or other energetics is a plus.