Tooling Engineer, Forging, Special Projects

About this role

Hadrian seeks a Tooling Engineer to design and optimize forge tooling systems for aerospace and defense components across various pressing methods. You'll conduct simulations, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and lead commissioning of custom production tooling while ensuring compliance with safety standards.

What you'll do

• Design structural and mechanical forge tooling for ferrous and non-ferrous aerospace components using mechanical, hydraulic, screw, and horizontal hot forming processes
• Conduct FEA, flow simulations, and die stress analyses to validate designs under real-world conditions
• Collaborate with engineers, vendors, and technicians to source, build, deploy, and optimize forge tooling systems
• Document technical specifications, usage guides, and safety procedures; ensure OSHA and lifting compliance
• Lead testing, validation, iteration, and commissioning of custom production forge tooling and machinery
• Support automated forge tooling integration with controls engineers for tool changeover and exchange

What they're looking for

• Forge tooling design and metallurgy
• FEA and die stress analysis (ANSYS, DEFORM, Forge, Q-Form)
• 3D CAD modeling (SolidWorks, CATIA, NX)
• Bulk deformation and hot forming processes
• Tool steel selection, fabrication, and heat treatment
• Hand calculations and analytical techniques
• OSHA compliance and safety requirements
• Material behavior for forging and extrusion

Likely interview questions

• Walk us through a forge tooling design project where you optimized tool life or production rates—what was your approach?
• Describe your experience with FEA or die stress analysis tools and how you've used simulation to validate tooling designs.