Staff Tooling Engineer

At Wisk, we're transforming the future of urban mobility through safe, all-electric, autonomous flight. We are a passionate team working together toward a sustainable future, solving high-impact problems that have never been solved before. By delivering everyday flight for everyone, we're making it possible to spend less time getting there and more time being there. If you want to be part of shaping the future of mobility, then read on!

We are looking for a Staff Tooling Engineer to join our team. The goal of a Staff Tooling Engineer at Wisk is to ensure that the needs of our internal customers are met with competent tooling solutions, real-time/hands-on support and effective cross-team communication. You will be part of the Production Systems team that provides equipment, tooling and production support through design engineering, systems creation, hardware support, supplier management with efficient engineering solutions for our next generation aircraft.

Due to the nature of the work required for this position, this is an onsite opportunity. You will be required to work from our Mountain View office.

In this role you will:

• Design complex assembly tooling for use in mid-high rate production
• Provide first level, hands on support for the production tooling team utilizing hand tools and powered equipment
• Showcase problem solving and engineering know-how when applying applicable solutions 
• Effectively communicate cross functionally
• While working independently manage time and priorities based on team/company goals

What you will do:

• As part of the Production Systems organization, you will act as a Tooling Engineer for a novel type of aircraft development targeting the autonomous UAM market
• You will help support problem solving activities from on floor activities with hands on work, technical writing and communication with the cross functional group. You will work to provide tooling engineering solutions based on prior experience, team collaboration and industry best practices.
• You will help coordinate scheduling for both internal and external resources. Items such as metrology, engineering services, logistics and tooling repair utilizing both inside and outside resources.
• You will take part in daily stand ups, weekly meetings for tooling and other relevant teams. Expect to work closely with the engineering design team on new concepts and iterating existing designs with respect to manufacturing.
• You will be working closely with design engineering, supply chain and composite fabrication. You will maintain relationships and provide technical support on all tooling related items. This will include technical writing, tooling design, hands-on support and supplier communication.
• As a Tooling Engineer, you will help define design and process specifications related to tooling, and also provide input to cross-functional groups. This will include creating technical documentation for standards, product flow, gate and review processes, along with specific tooling engineering standards relative to both detail and assembly tooling.

Requirements:

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, and 8 years of experience.
• You have worked in the aerospace, automotive industries. Also industries where composites are utilized and preferably at a med/high rate.

You have hands-on experience with:

• Tooling design for complex assemblies (FAJ, drill jigs, etc)
• NC/CNC machines
• On-floor problem solving with engineering effective solutions
• Shop tools 

You have a deep and applied knowledge of complex:

• NX (preferred), SolidWorks, or Catia
• GD&T standards (ASME Y147.41, Y14.100, Y14.5)
• Working understanding of model based definition and drafting

You are familiar with:

• Quality systems (AS9100)
• DFMEA/PFMEA
• PLM systems for storing/retrieving CAD data (Preferred: Teamcenter)

This role will require 10% of travel 

We are committed to fostering diversity and inclusivity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds, including those from marginalized or underrepresented groups in the tech industry and aerospace, to apply for our job openings. We consider every candidate who shares our passion for making the impossible possible, even if they may not strictly meet all preferred requirements. We firmly believe that a diverse range of perspectives can profoundly influence both our product and our company culture.

Wisk HQ is located in Mountain View just a couple of hundred feet from Shoreline Lake and its surrounding walking/jogging trails. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, 9 off Fridays for full-time employees throughout the year, flexible vacation time off, 11 company holidays, a 401(k) plan with 50% company matching vested immediately, commuter assistance, and education assistance. And on top of all that, we also offer a variety of perks such as free catered lunches, flight lessons, wellness allowances, snacks, drinks, employee referral bonus, charitable giving match, patent bonus program, and more.

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Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background check. Wisk Aero provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Wisk Aero abides by applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

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