Mechanical Engineer Aerospace Tooling
@ TriMech

South Windsor, CT
$70,000
On Site
Full Time
Posted 24 days ago

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Overview

The Mechanical Engineer Aerospace Tooling role at TriMech is a remote opportunity for experienced engineers with aerospace tooling design expertise. This flexible position offers 20 to 40 hours per week and requires U.S. Citizenship.

Key Requirements

  • U.S. Citizenship required
  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
  • Aerospace tooling design experience
  • Proficient in SOLIDWORKS and PDM Professional
  • Ability to work independently and manage time effectively

Position Overview

In this role, you will design and develop aerospace tooling and equipment including form tools, inspection gauges, die sets, and weld fixtures. You will support projects that include metal and composite fabrication, CNC machining, 3D printing, and more. The candidate must have strong CAD skills and be comfortable working remotely.

Responsibilities

  • Design and develop aerospace tools such as form tools, inspection gauges, die sets, and weld fixtures
  • Create 2D/3D drawings and specifications using SOLIDWORKS
  • Revise and update tool designs and documentation as necessary
  • Design locating and pinning tools for aircraft components
  • Collaborate with internal teams while working independently

Technical Skills

  • Proficiency in SOLIDWORKS and PDM Professional
  • Experience with CNC machining, metal and composite fabrication, and 3D printing
  • Familiarity with sheet metal design (approximately 5% of workload)

Key skills/competency

  • Aerospace
  • Tooling
  • SOLIDWORKS
  • PDM Professional
  • Design
  • CNC machining
  • 3D printing
  • Composite materials
  • Sheet metal
  • Remote collaboration
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How to Get Hired at TriMech

🎯 Tips for Getting Hired

  • Customize your resume: Highlight aerospace and SOLIDWORKS expertise.
  • Research TriMech: Understand their staffing approach and client base.
  • Align with job requirements: Emphasize remote success and independent work.
  • Use application keywords: Include technical skills and aerospace experience.

📝 Interview Preparation Advice

Technical Preparation

Review SOLIDWORKS fundamentals and advanced functions.
Practice PDM Professional workflows with sample projects.
Study CNC machining and metal fabrication basics.
Familiarize with aerospace tooling design processes.

Behavioral Questions

Describe remote project management experiences.
Explain independent work habits clearly.
Discuss time management strategies effectively.
Provide examples of collaboration in remote teams.

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