Progressive Forming Engineer

Progressive Forming Engineer

Tucson, Arizona

Compensation: $100,000-120,000 base + bonus + full benefits

Relocation Assistance: Available for the right candidate

Industry: Aerospace Manufacturing / Precision Metal Forming

Northwest Talent Solutions is partnering with a global aerospace and advanced manufacturing organization to identify a Progressive Forming Engineer for its engineering team in Tucson, Arizona .

This role is ideal for an engineer who thrives at the intersection of tooling design, advanced metal forming processes, and aerospace manufacturing innovation .

The engineer will play a key role in the design, prototyping, and industrialization of progressive cold forming tooling used in the production of high-precision aerospace fastening systems and structural components.

Key Responsibilities:

The Progressive Forming Engineer will support engineering and manufacturing teams by:

Designing progressive header tooling for blind fastener cold forming processes
Developing tooling design concepts and layouts using SolidWorks
Performing dimensional, metallurgical, and functional analysis to predict tooling performance and life cycle
Designing tooling components and assemblies for high-precision metal forming applications
Supporting prototype development, debugging, and validation of tooling designs
Assisting with new product development and manufacturability assessments
Supporting production implementation of new tooling and forming processes
Collaborating with tooling vendors on materials, fabrication, and design improvements
Troubleshooting and resolving tooling and forming issues within production environments
Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives focused on tooling efficiency and manufacturing quality
Ensuring adherence to engineering standards, safety protocols, and quality processes

Qualifications:

Successful candidates will bring strong mechanical design skills and experience with high-precision metal forming processes .

Required:

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, or related discipline

5+ years of experience in metal forming or precision manufacturing environments
Demonstrated expertise in tooling design and testing
Experience with product and process failure analysis
Proficiency in SolidWorks and engineering design software
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Preferred:

Experience designing progressive cold forming tooling or fastener manufacturing systems
Familiarity with metal forming simulation tools such as Deform CAE
Experience supporting prototype tooling development and production implementation
Background in aerospace or highly regulated manufacturing environments

Eligibility Requirements

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States
Position subject to ITAR regulations (U.S. Persons only)

Why This Role Stands Out:

Work on precision components used in commercial and military aerospace systems
Opportunity to contribute to advanced forming technologies and tooling innovation
Collaborate with highly specialized engineering and manufacturing teams
Competitive compensation and strong career growth opportunities within advanced manufacturing

Confidential inquiries are welcome.
Qualified engineers interested in precision manufacturing and aerospace engineering innovation are encouraged to apply.

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