Engineer (Tooling) - Talon Analytics

Talon is a small business staffing and engineering firm providing innovative, end-to-end, rapid turn solutions to our government and commercial clients. Founded in 2019, Talon employs over 150 Aerospace and Defense engineers and other support staff to solve problems for a variety of applications to include aircraft, ballistics, cybersecurity, motorsports, armor development, biological systems, missiles, and warheads. Talon has an office in Tucson, AZ that is providing staffing solutions, technical services support, and manufacturing to Fortune 500 companies.  

Position Role Type: Contract Labor

Location: Camden, AR - Remote with travel at least 50%

Electronic Technician Job Description:

The Tooling Engineer will use computer-aided design (CAD) to create and adjust tools and parts for products that require customized components, such as vehicles, airplanes, and heavy equipment to support MRO activities.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with design and production teams to define tooling requirements and goals
• Design and tool parts and components according to blueprints and requirements
• Test tooled pieces to ensure tolerances, color, and dimensions
• Assist with the improvement and refinement of tooled pieces and tooling processes
• Work with QC, engineering, and other departments to communicate challenges and requirements
•  Design and create tooling drawing to support MRO activities. Tooling includes assembly jigs, ground support equipment, shop tooling aids, machining fixtures, handling tools, etc.
• Create drawing and guidelines for tooling set-up and utilization.
• Liaise with internal and external machining facilities for tooling fabrication.
• Engage and coordinate with operation teams to ensure all MRO tools are well organized and in good conditions. Ensure safe working practices.
• Trouble-shoot, provide engineering solutions and improvements for tooling technical problems.
• Support tooling periodical calibration for assembly jigs, load testing etc. Maintain and update calibration records.
• Support quality investigation, continuous improvement and innovation development.

Required Qualifications:

• Must be a US Citizen.
•  Degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing/Design Engineering. OR Hold a Diploma and have 4-6 years working experience in Manufacturing and/or Tooling Design will be considered.
•   Knowledge in machining and rapid prototyping would be beneficial
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, geometric dimensioning, and tolerance.
• Ability to use various measurement instruments.
• Proficient in MS Office and CATIA V5 applications
• Use of laser trackers for tooling calibration is added advantage
• Independent, self-motivated and able to work in a fast paced environment
• A team player with a positive attitude and keen interest to learn
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to multitask, prioritize and manage time effectively.

Compensation:

• Offering a competitive hourly wage 
• Flexible work schedule 
• Full-time schedules available 
• Anticipate 12 month assignment 
• 401K, 6% match

Talon is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.