Senior Tool Designer (Onsite
Listed on 2026-07-31
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Engineering
Manufacturing Engineer, Aerospace / Aviation / Avionics, Quality Engineering -
Manufacturing / Production
Manufacturing Engineer, Aerospace / Aviation / Avionics, Quality Engineering
Location
US-CT-MIDDLETOWN-220A ~ Aircraft Rd ~ BLDG 220A
Date PostedCountryUnited States of America
Position Role TypeOnsite
U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status RequirementsU.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.
Security Clearance TypeNone/Not Required
Security Clearance StatusNot 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.
What You Will Do- 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
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 salary range for this role is 107,500 USD - 204,500 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.
- 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
Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.
Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending…
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