This is a talent-building posting for Tooling Engineer opportunities in the Jackson, Michigan area, focusing on designing and improving manufacturing tooling.
Locations (5)
Jackson, Michigan, United States
Albion, Michigan, United States
Parma, Michigan, United States
Spring Arbor, Michigan, United States
Brooklyn, Michigan, United States
Compensation
Salary Range: $67,000 - $106,000 depending on experience
Principal Propulsion Engineer (R6453)
f7d8749a-72d6-407c-bf98-292ea630c73a · Posted Oct 24, 2026
Seeking a highly skilled Propulsion Design Engineer to serve as a senior technical contributor focusing on the design, release, and improvement of mechanical components and assemblies for internal combustion and jet propulsion systems on UAV platforms.
Compensation
Pay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity
Responsibilities
Own the design of propulsion components and subsystems from concept through production release
Develop and maintain high-quality CAD models, detailed drawings, and assemblies using Siemens NX with fully applied GD&T
Write and enforce propulsion design standards and contribute to company-wide design best practices
Collaborate closely with the machine shop, production team, and technicians to support builds, resolve non-conformances, and drive iterative improvements
Develop initial work instructions, assembly guidance, and design documentation for repeatability and scalability
Experienced Machinist to support tool room operations in a precision manufacturing environment.
Responsibilities
Perform Manual Machining and CNC Machining operations to manufacture, modify, and repair precision components and tooling.
Support Tool Room Operations, including Die Repair & Maintenance and Aluminum Die Casting & Mold Repair, to maintain production readiness.
Operate Lathe & Milling Machines and perform TIG Welding to complete tooling repairs, modifications, and fabrication work.
Interpret blueprints and technical drawings to determine machining requirements, dimensions, tolerances, and repair specifications.
Conduct Preventive Maintenance & Tooling Troubleshooting, identify equipment or tooling issues, and complete repairs to minimize production interruptions.
Requirements
Degree and/or certificate in Machine Shop Technology or a related technical field
Nice to have: 3+ years of related tool room experience
Nice to have: degree and/or certificate in Machine Shop Technology
Machinist II independently sets up and operates machining equipment, including CNC Lathes and Milling machines, to produce complex parts to specification.
Compensation
Hourly range: $27.06 - $29.87 (Based on experience).
Responsibilities
Independently set up and operate CNC and/or manual machines for a variety of parts
Read and interpret complex blueprints, GD&T symbols, and work instructions
Perform CNC program edits and basic programming as needed
Select tooling, speeds, and feeds to optimize production and quality
Troubleshoot machining issues and make necessary adjustments to maintain output
Operate a hydraulic brake press to process metal according to work order specifications, ensuring equipment maintenance and quality through inspections.
Compensation
3rd shift pay $20-$22 plus .75 shift premium
Responsibilities
Operate a hydraulic brake press, entering programs directly into the machine based on blueprint specifications
Set up equipment by selecting, loading, and aligning appropriate punches and dies according to job requirements
Create bending programs using bend deductions, blueprint details, and required angles or offsets
Perform first-off and in-process inspections to verify accuracy and ensure parts meet specifications
Use measurement tools such as tape measures and calipers to verify part dimensions
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