SOGECLAIR

Engineering and production supplier for aerospace.

Tool Designer

Design EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeLittle Rock, AR, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree or technical diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Industrial Design, or a related field.
Three to seven years of experience in tooling design.
Proficiency in CAD software, including CATIA V5/V6.
Knowledge of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T).
Understanding of aerospace manufacturing processes and materials, including composites, aluminum, and plastics.
Familiarity with manufacturing methods such as machining, assembly, and inspection tooling.
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
Ability to work cross-functionally with engineering and production teams.
Good communication and documentation skills.
Attention to detail and commitment to quality and safety.
Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and improve production tooling used in the manufacturing and assembly of aircraft interior components.
Design manufacturing and assembly tooling, fixtures, jigs, and gauges for aircraft interior components.
Develop 3D models and detailed drawings using CAD software such as CATIA, NX, or SolidWorks.
Collaborate with manufacturing engineering, production, quality, and program teams to define tooling requirements.
Ensure tooling designs meet aerospace standards, safety requirements, and ergonomic considerations.
Conduct design reviews, tolerance analysis, and risk assessments related to tooling.
Work with suppliers and internal fabrication teams to manufacture, validate, and implement tooling.
Troubleshoot tooling issues on the shop floor and implement continuous improvement solutions.
Maintain tooling documentation, configuration control, and revision management.
Support cost-reduction initiatives and improve manufacturing efficiency.

Desired Qualifications

Experience supporting composite, sheet metal, or interior assembly processes is a strong asset.

Tool Designer

SOGECLAIR · Little Rock, United States · Full-time · Posted 2026-03-27

Workplace: on_site

Description

The Tool Designer is responsible for designing, developing, and improving production tooling used in the manufacturing and assembly of aircraft interior components (e.g., monuments, seats, galleys, bins, panels). This role supports production efficiency, quality, and safety by delivering reliable, cost-effective tooling solutions aligned with aerospace standards and program schedules.

Requirements

Design manufacturing and assembly tooling, fixtures, jigs, and gauges for aircraft interior components.
Develop 3D models and detailed drawings using CAD software (e.g., CATIA, NX, SolidWorks).
Collaborate with manufacturing engineering, production, quality, and program teams to define tooling requirements.
Ensure tooling designs meet aerospace standards, safety requirements, and ergonomic considerations.
Conduct design reviews, tolerance analysis, and risk assessments related to tooling.
Work with suppliers and internal fabrication teams to manufacture, validate, and implement tooling.
Troubleshoot tooling issues on the shop floor and implement continuous improvement solutions.
Maintain tooling documentation, configuration control, and revision management.
Support cost reduction initiatives and improve manufacturing efficiency.

Education

Bachelor’s degree or technical diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Industrial Design, or related field.

Experience

3–7 years of experience in tooling design, preferably in aerospace
Experience supporting composite, sheet metal, or interior assembly processes is a strong asset.

Technical Skills

Proficiency in CAD software (CATIA V5/V6).
Knowledge of GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing).
Understanding of aerospace manufacturing processes and materials (composites, aluminum, plastics).
Familiarity with manufacturing methods such as machining, assembly, and inspection tooling.

Soft Skills

Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
Ability to work cross-functionally with engineering and production teams.
Good communication and documentation skills.
Attention to detail and commitment to quality and safety.
Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.

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About the Company

SOGECLAIR

Engineering and production supplier for aerospace.

SOGECLAIR provides high added-value engineering and production services to improve safety and efficiency in mobility. Its offerings span a full product lifecycle: from design and simulation through to production, service, and end-of-life support, across sectors such as aeronautics, space, automotive, rail, and defense. The company differentiates itself by delivering end-to-end support and a proximity, global service network that combines high-quality engineering with practical production expertise. Projects move from concept to in-service operation with ongoing lifecycle support, enabling customers to bring complex systems to market efficiently. The overarching goal is to help customers achieve safer, more efficient mobility worldwide by offering integrated design-to-service solutions with close, local collaboration.

Company size: 501-1,000
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Blagnac, France
Founded: 1986

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