Progressive Forming Engineer

Progressive Forming Engineer

Tucson, Arizona
Compensation: $,000 base + bonus + full benefits
Relocation Assistance: Available for the right candidate
Industry: Aerospace Manufacturing / Precision Metal Forming

Northwest Talent Solutions is partnering with a global aerospace and advanced manufacturing organization to identify a Progressive Forming Engineer for its engineering team in Tucson, Arizona
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This role is ideal for an engineer who thrives at the intersection of tooling design, advanced metal forming processes, and aerospace manufacturing innovation
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The engineer will play a key role in the design, prototyping, and industrialization of progressive cold forming tooling used in the production of high-precision aerospace fastening systems and structural components.

• Designing progressive header tooling for blind fastener cold forming processes
• Developing tooling design concepts and layouts using Solid Works
• Performing dimensional, metallurgical, and functional analysis to predict tooling performance and life cycle
• Designing tooling components and assemblies for high-precision metal forming applications
• Supporting prototype development, debugging, and validation of tooling designs
• Assisting with new product development and manufacturability assessments
• Supporting production implementation of new tooling and forming processes
• Collaborating with tooling vendors on materials, fabrication, and design improvements
• Troubleshooting and resolving tooling and forming issues within production environments
• Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives focused on tooling efficiency and manufacturing quality
• Ensuring adherence to engineering standards, safety protocols, and quality processes

Successful candidates will bring strong mechanical design skills and experience with high-precision metal forming processes
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Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, or related discipline
• 5+ years of experience in metal forming or precision manufacturing environments
• Demonstrated expertise in tooling design and testing
• Experience with product and process failure analysis
• Proficiency in Solid Works and engineering design software
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Preferred:

• Experience designing progressive cold forming tooling or fastener manufacturing systems
• Familiarity with metal forming simulation tools such as Deform CAE
• Experience supporting prototype tooling development and production implementation
• Background in aerospace or highly regulated manufacturing environments

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States
• Position subject to ITAR regulations (U.S. Persons only)

• Work on precision components used in commercial and military aerospace systems
• Opportunity to contribute to advanced forming technologies and tooling innovation
• Collaborate with highly specialized engineering and manufacturing teams
• Competitive compensation and strong career growth opportunities within advanced manufacturing

Confidential inquiries are welcome.

Qualified engineers interested in precision manufacturing and aerospace engineering innovation are encouraged to apply.

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