Posted:
4/1/2026, 3:59:09 AM
Location(s):
Utah, United States ⋅ Layton, Utah, United States
Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level
Field(s):
Mechanical Engineering
Northrop Grumman is seeking a Tooling/Principal Tooling Design Engineer Level 2/3 is responsible for providing designs for industrial machinery and equipment, tools, dies, gauges, jigs, fixtures, and machine attachments required for production or experimental use, considering such factors as accessibility, economy, mobility, and performance requirements.
Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to to following:
Create 3D models and 2D drawings to be used in the manufacturing of new tooling in support of various programs.
Create effective and safe designs that are used to manufacture, test, qualify, and transport product.
Schedule and run 30/60/90% Design Reviews to ensure customer satisfaction throughout the design cycle.
Work with internal Customers to conceptualize and design support equipment for new and existing programs.
Work closely with other Tool Engineering functions to provide designs on time and within budget.
Understand and monitor budget and schedule for own tasks.
Review Engineering drawings and designs for manufacturability.
This req can be filled at either Level 2 or Level 3 depending on qualification below
Basic Qualifications:
Tooling Engineer Level 2:
Bachelors in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) with 1 years of experience in the following engineering fields; Mechanical, Design, Tooling, Manufacturing, Die, Product, Mechanical or similar OR Masters in STEM with 0 years of experience in mentioned fields
Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Clearance per company and or business needs
Ability to obtain and maintain Special Program Access per company and or business needs (PAR)
Experience with Solid modeling experience or similar (NX Preferred)
Experience with manufacturing processes
Experience written and oral communication skills
Experience with 2D drawing preparation
Experience with GD&T practice and implementation
Principal Tooling Engineer Level 3:
Bachelors in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) with 4 years of experience in the following engineering fields; Mechanical, Design, Tooling, Manufacturing, Die, Product, Mechanical or similar OR Masters in STEM with 3 years of experience in mentioned fields OR PhD In STEM field with 0 years of experience.
Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Clearance
Ability to obtain and maintain Special Program Access (PAR)
Experience with Solid modeling experience or similar (NX Preferred)
Experience with manufacturing processes
Experience written and oral communication skills
Experience with 2D drawing preparation
Experience with GD&T practice and implementation
Preferred Qualifications
Knowledgeable and demonstrated experience with NX modeling
Structural Analysis experience is a plus (FEA and hand calculations)
Mechanical Design and Assembly
Experience with managing small to medium size design projects
Website: https://northropgrumman.com/
Headquarter Location: Falls Church, Virginia, United States
Employee Count: 10001+
Year Founded: 1994
IPO Status: Public
Last Funding Type: Grant
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