# Aerospace Tool Designer

> Weekday AI · Bengaluru, India · Full-time · Posted 2026-08-14

**Salary:** INR 500,000–600,000

**Workplace:** on_site

**Department:** Weekday's Client via platform

## Description

**This role is for one of Weekday’s clients  
Salary range: Rs 500000 - Rs 600000 (ie INR 5 - 6 LPA)**

  
Min Experience: 3+ years  
Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka  
JobType: full-time

We are seeking a skilled **Aerospace Tool Designer** with 3–5 years of experience in aerospace tooling, fixture design, and mechanical design. The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on expertise in **Tool Design and CATIA**, along with a solid understanding of aerospace manufacturing requirements and design practices. You will be responsible for designing and developing precision tooling, fixtures, and related components that support aerospace manufacturing and assembly processes.

## Requirements

### Key Responsibilities

-   Design and develop aerospace tooling, fixtures, jigs, and manufacturing aids using **CATIA**.
-   Create detailed 3D models, assemblies, 2D drawings, and manufacturing documentation for aerospace tools.
-   Work closely with manufacturing, production, quality, and engineering teams to develop practical and manufacturable tooling solutions.
-   Understand engineering specifications, design requirements, manufacturing processes, and customer standards while developing tooling.
-   Perform design modifications, tolerance analysis, and optimization of existing tools to improve functionality, manufacturability, and reliability.
-   Support the complete **design and development lifecycle**, from concept development and detailing through design validation and release.
-   Design and develop **welding fixtures** and other specialized fixtures used in aerospace manufacturing and assembly.
-   Ensure tooling designs comply with applicable aerospace standards, engineering specifications, and quality requirements.
-   Participate in design reviews and resolve technical issues related to tooling, fitment, assembly, and manufacturability.
-   Coordinate with manufacturing teams during tool fabrication, assembly, installation, and tryout activities.
-   Review drawings and manufacturing feedback and incorporate necessary design changes.
-   Maintain accurate engineering documentation, drawing revisions, BOMs, and design records.

### Must-Have Skills

-   3–5 years of relevant experience in **Aerospace Tool Design** or a closely related mechanical design function.
-   Strong hands-on experience in **Tool Design** for aerospace manufacturing or assembly applications.
-   Proficiency in **CATIA**, including 3D part modeling, assembly design, surface modeling, and 2D drafting.
-   Good understanding of aerospace manufacturing processes, tooling concepts, fixtures, and assembly requirements.
-   Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and manufacturing requirements.
-   Strong mechanical design fundamentals with an understanding of materials, tolerances, fabrication, and manufacturability.
-   Experience working with cross-functional engineering and manufacturing teams.

### Good-to-Have Skills

-   Knowledge of **GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing)** and its practical application in tooling and fixture design.
-   Experience in **Design & Development** of aerospace tooling from concept to production.
-   Hands-on exposure to **welding fixture design** and fabrication requirements.
-   Familiarity with aerospace quality standards and documentation practices.
-   Understanding of tolerance stack-up, inspection methods, and tool validation processes.
-   Experience supporting tool fabrication, assembly, tryout, and troubleshooting activities.

### Qualifications

Bachelor’s or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Production Engineering, or a related discipline, with relevant experience in aerospace tooling and mechanical design.

The successful candidate should demonstrate strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, design ownership, and the ability to translate manufacturing requirements into reliable and efficient tooling solutions.

## Apply

[Apply at Weekday AI](https://apply.workable.com/weekday-1/j/C5F5A523A8/apply)

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