Progressive Forming Engineer

Bounty Description Industry: Aerospace / Aviation / Defense Job Category: Engineering - Mechanical Employer Description Our company, headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is a leading global provider of advanced engineered solutions for the aerospace and transportation industries. Our primary businesses focus on jet engine components, aerospace fastening systems, titanium structural parts and forged wheels. With $7.4 Billion in revenue in 2024, our products play a crucial role in enabling fuel efficiency and lightweighting, contributing to our customers' success and making a positive impact on the world. Equal Opportunity Employer: Our company is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. Responsibilities About Our Company: Our company has an opening for a Progressive Forming Engineer in our Tucson, AZ location. Our company, headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is a leading global provider of advanced engineered solutions for the aerospace and transportation industries. Our primary businesses focus on jet engine components, aerospace fastening systems, titanium structural parts and forged wheels. With $7.4 Billion in revenue in 2024, our products play a crucial role in enabling fuel efficiency and light weighting, contributing to our customers' success and making a positive impact on the world. Born from many well-known and long-standing brands, company Fastening Systems, headquartered in Torrance, California, is the premier designer and manufacturer of aerospace and industrial fasteners, latches, fluid fittings and installation tools. Our products are used nose to tail on commercial and military aircraft, as well as on jet engines, industrial gas turbines, automobiles, commercial transportation vehicles, wind turbines, solar power systems, and construction and industrial equipment. Position Summary: Responsible for the design, prototyping and debugging of blind fastener cold forming progressive header tooling. Supports testing, qualification and manufacturing implementation of new designs or derivatives of existing designs. Supports new product development to assure manufacturability. Support new machine selection development and industrialization. Specific Responsibilities Include: Development of tooling design concepts in response to requirements defined by product engineering and manufacturing and concept layouts on SolidWorks. Completes dimensional, metallurgical and functional analysis to predict tooling function and life. Detail design of tooling components and assemblies. Definition of manufacturing methods and tooling. Debugging of prototype or pre-production tooling. Support of new product production implementation. Coordination with tooling vendor's materials, fabrication and design issues. Demonstrate a commitment to continuous improvement on a daily basis by demonstrated performance and results. Take the initiative to resolve tooling issues without supervision. Facilitates the resolution of tooling issues with production teams. Helps to ensure that quality and standards for the department are adhered to and maintained. Assumes other special activities and responsibilities from time to time as required. Adheres to the company's EH&S, Quality, Continuous Improvements and other Company Policies. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in mechanical, Metallurgical Engineering or other applicable focus or related work experience. Minimum 5 years' experience in metal working industry. Record of achievement in tooling design and testing. Must have experience in high precision metal forming, product and process failure analysis. Must have a demonstrated record of achievement in problem solving. Must be skilled in use of personal computers with emphasis on analytical and design software. Proficient in SolidWorks and various design drafting programs. Proficiency in Deform manufacturing CAE software a plus. Employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This position is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) which requires U.S. Persons status. ITAR defines U.S. person as an U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refuge Security Clearance Required: No Visa Candidate Considered: No Compensation Base Salary - USD $83,000 to $120,000 Never repost Full-time Benefits - Full Relocation Assistance Available - Possible for ideal candidate Commission Compensation - No Bonus Eligible - Yes Overtime Eligible - No Interview Travel Reimbursed - Yes Candidate Details5+ to 7 years experience Seniority Level - Mid-Senior Management Experience Required - No Minimum Education - Bachelor's Degree Willingness to Travel - Occasionally Intake Session There will be an intake session call for this Bounty Questions for applicants: For purposes of determining eligibility to access export-controlled information, are you a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident, an admitted refugee, or a person granted asylum? Are you legally authorized to work in the United States? Will you now or in the future, require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B Visa status)?

Created: 2026-03-06