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Tooling Engineer, Sentry at Anduril | LAYIQ

Lead tooling development from concept through production
, delivering fixtures, jigs, gauges, and assembly aids that enable safe, repeatable, and efficient manufacturing of Sentry products.
Own tooling design execution, validation, supplier coordination, and issue resolution
, serving as the technical expert for tooling across new and existing products within the Sentry product family.
Develop and refine detailed tooling design documentation
, including CAD models, drawings, specifications, and work instructions to ensure consistent quality and repeatability in manufacturing processes.
Partner with Hardware Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, PMO, Quality, and Test Engineering to ensure tooling feasibility, readiness, and production line alignment.
Apply DFM/DFA, GD&T, and Value Engineering principles to balance precision, ergonomics, manufacturability, durability, and cost in tooling design.
Create and maintain accurate 3D CAD models, drawings, BOMs, and specifications within PDM/PLM systems to ensure manufacturing consistency.
Support prototype builds, pilot runs, and production ramp to ensure scalable execution of tooling solutions across internal and contract manufacturing sites.
Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for tooling-related quality, downtime, and field issues.
Drive cost savings, cycle time reduction, and ergonomic improvements across existing tooling designs and processes.
Research and implement new materials, manufacturing methods, and automation technologies to improve tooling performance and efficiency.
Collaborate with internal machine shops and external suppliers to meet compliance, quality, cost, and timeline targets for tooling fabrication.
Standardize tooling documentation, specifications, and engineering best practices across the organization.
Support adoption of simulation, validation, and AI-enabled design tools to enhance tooling design capabilities and efficiency.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Degree in a technical field such as Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related discipline
5+ years of experience in tooling or manufacturing engineering, preferably for electronic, electromechanical, or defense products
Demonstrated ability to design and validate fixtures, jigs, and gauges for precision assembly and inspection
Experience with tooling materials selection, machining processes, and tolerance analysis
Strong working knowledge of GD&T (ASME Y14.5) and metrology principles
Proficiency with CAD software for mechanical design (SolidWorks, NX, or similar)
Experience with tooling validation methodologies including Gauge R&R and First Article Inspection
Extremely organized and detail-oriented
Excellent verbal & written communication skills
Experience in tooling configuration management and change control processes
Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export controlled information or facilities

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