Akkodis is seeking a Tool Design Engineer (Contract-to-Hire) in Irvine, CA, to support the documentation and validation of tooling, chemicals, and procedures essential for restoring aircraft components to airworthy condition. This individual will operate in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and contribute across multiple teams to design, review, and improve tooling processes and compliance standards.Pay Range: $38-$43/hour; The rate may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors.Type: 6+months Contract-to-Hire Key Responsibilities:Design tooling fixtures for testing, prototypes, and production in collaboration with other departments.Review and substantiate currently used tooling for compliance with tool drawings, company standards, and product dimensional requirements.Confirm tooling is capable of producing conforming parts by reviewing CMM reports from product to tooling.Recommend tooling improvements and contribute to continuous improvements in tools and tool manufacturing processes.Apply lessons learned from tool and fixture users to new and existing designs.Prioritize tool and fixture design to meet project deadlines.Participate in the new product development process.Required Qualifications:Strong blend of technical, project, and customer relationship-building experience.Familiarity with test standards and industry-standard test protocols (e.g., DO-160).Proficiency in CAD software (CATIA, SolidWorks, or NX).Aerospace experience is a plus.Experience in FAA or other regulated environments is a plus.Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.Ability to interpret a variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form.Deep knowledge of tool design and product compliance.Proficiency with Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, and OneNote.For other opportunities available at Akkodis go to Opportunity Employer/Veterans/DisabledBenefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, an EAP program, commuter benefits, and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable. Disclaimer: These benefit offerings do not apply to client-recruited jobs and jobs that are direct hires to a client.To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please visit Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:The California Fair Chance ActLos Angeles City Fair Chance OrdinanceLos Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for EmployersSan Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance