PGS Worldwide is seeking a Tool Design Engineer in Palmdale, CA for a one year contract-to-hire role supporting a leading aerospace & defense company. This role designs industrial machinery and production/experimental tooling—tools, dies, gauges, jigs, fixtures, and machine attachments—while leading process improvements across tool design and planning flow. You will use 3DX/CATIA to develop designs and create 2D technical drawings, and you will act as a liaison across design, manufacturing, engineering, and tooling procurement to manage quality, cost, and schedule considerations.

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  Secret security clearance and ability to obtain SAP within 6 weeks of submission

  
  


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  Recent experience with CATIA V5 or 3DX (minimum 1 year within the last 5 years)

  
  


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  7+ years of experience designing structures or tooling in CAD

  
  


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  Minimum 1 year cumulative exper...