Tooling Engineer

The role

You will design, develop, and implement precision tooling systems to support large-scale manufacturing. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to create innovative solutions for large parts and assemblies.

What you will do

• Design structural and mechanical tooling to support large components and assemblies.
• Collaborate with engineering teams and vendors to build, source, and implement tooling systems.
• Work with technicians and manufacturing teams to ensure proper installation and use of tooling.
• Support testing, validation, and continuous improvement of tooling across the production lifecycle.
• Provide clear documentation, technical guidance, and support for internal and external stakeholders.

Required qualifications

• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and how tooling supports quality and production efficiency.
• Experience in designing tooling systems for complex or large-scale parts and assemblies, such as machining or welding.
• Ability to contribute to both prototyping and continuous improvement efforts.
• Demonstrated ability to perform FEA and static analysis to validate tooling under real-world conditions.
• Proficiency in 3D modeling and simulation tools (e.g., SolidWorks, CATIA, NX, or ANSYS).
• Knowledge of material selection and fabrication techniques suitable for high-load or high-temperature environments.

Nice to have

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Aerospace, Physics, or a related STEM field.
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Comfortable working in fast-paced, multidisciplinary environments with evolving priorities.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams including design, quality, and automation.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans
• 401k
• Relocation support may be provided for certain situations, based on business need.
• Flexible vacation policy
• Equity

Before you apply

• To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, you must be a U.S. citizen or national, lawful permanent resident, protected individual as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the

About the company

Hadrian is building autonomous factories to reindustrialize America by combining AI, advanced software, robotics, and full-stack manufacturing. They help aerospace and defense companies build mission-critical systems.