Tooling Engineer

Job Title: Tooling Engineer Job Description
Join our dynamic Special Projects division as a founding member, working closely with the CEO and engineering leadership. This role is integral to the design, development, and implementation of precision tooling systems that enhance large-scale manufacturing processes. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to innovate tooling solutions for large parts and assemblies, focusing on performance, reliability, and scalability. Contribute both hands-on technical work and strategic input to support new production capabilities.
Responsibilities
- 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.
Essential Skills
- 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 with 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.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Bachelors 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.
Work Environment
Our work environment is fast-paced and multidisciplinary, requiring adaptability to evolving priorities. Collaboration with cross-functional teams, including design, quality, and automation, is essential. Compliance with U.S. Government export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), is required, necessitating U.S. citizenship or eligibility for necessary authorizations.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Torrance, CA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $60.00 - $75.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Torrance, CA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Oct 21, 2026.
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Torrance,CA. About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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