Senior Tool Designer; Onsite

Date Posted:  Country:
United States of America

Location:

US-CT-MIDDLETOWN-220A ~ Aircraft Rd ~ BLDG 220A Position Role Type:
Onsite U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract. Security Clearance Type:
None/Not Required Security Clearance Status:
Not Required

At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world.

Pratt & Whitney is a world leader in the design, manufacture and service of aircraft engines and auxiliary power systems and has been revolutionizing modern flight for over 100 years. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

This position is classified as:
Onsite:
Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products. Candidates will learn more about role type and current site status throughout the recruiting process. For onsite and hybrid roles, commuting to and from the assigned site is the employee’s personal responsibility.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.

• The Senior Tool Designer will actively maintain and improve knowledge of tool design, machines, engineering standards, procedures, new technology (materials, hydraulic and/or pneumatic clamping, ) through training and education.
• Provide engineering consultation on manufacturing processes, possible tooling and gaging requirements, and cost/delivery analysis
• Work primarily on fixtures for manufacturing, work holding, special tools used in machining and assembly
• Develop and implement cost reduction programs consistent with Lean Manufacturing principals
• Lead or participate in cross functional project teams designed to introduce new products, improve existing products, better our manufacturing process or, advance our competitive advantage in the marketplace
• Determine practical approach to determining tolerance as it relates to manufacturing process requirements
• Provide estimate for the number of hours to design, process, and manufacture and inspect tooling components to support all facets of final product delivery
• Evaluate equipment and process needed to complete work
• Use computerized design and computer aided engineering tools to perform job duties
• Knowledge base of various materials

• Bachelor’s degree and 8 or more years of experience in an aerospace, engineering, manufacturing, or tool room environment OR an Associate's degree and 10 or more years experience in an an aerospace, engineering, manufacturing, or tool room environment
• In absence of a degree, High School diploma/GED or equivalent and 12 or more years of experience in an an aerospace, engineering, manufacturing, or tool room environment
• Experience in design of aerospace tooling, fixture gages
• Proficiency in NX design software
• Previous Tool Die and Gage experience
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays.

• medical
• dental
• vision
• life insurance
• short-term disability
• long-term disability
• 401(k) match
• flexible spending accounts
• flexible work schedules
• employee assistance program
• Employee Scholar Program
• parental leave
• paid time off
• holidays

The salary range for this role is…