Tool Designer

Date Posted:
2026-07-29
Country:
United States of America
Location:
US-ME-NORTH BERWICK-113 113 Wells St WELLS, Rte 9
Position Role Type:
Onsite
U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:
The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance
Security Clearance Type:
DoD Clearance: Secret
Security Clearance Status:
Active and existing security clearance required after day 1

At RTX, the world 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:

The Senior Durable Tooling Designer supports the design and manufacturing of durable tooling in their assigned area(s). Durable tooling includes machining fixtures, gauges, lifting devices, and material handling equipment to support Module Centers & Operations (MC&O). This position operates within the durable tooling value stream and serves as a liaison between internal stakeholders, Operational Excellence, OEM design services, and tooling OEMs. You will achieve day-to-day objectives that have significant impact on your assigned work area. You will contribute to the development of goals of the discipline and planning efforts (budgets, operational plans, etc.). You will manage moderately-to-significantly sized projects. You are a self-directed team player operating with minimal oversight and will be responsible for coaching, reviewing, and delegating work to lower-level professionals. Your expertise is important to us so we expect that you will provide measurable input to new products, processes, or standards in operational plans to implement business strategies.

With this role, we're investing in critical talent to aid us in how we execute our manufacturing tooling strategy. We're seeking highly skilled, motivated, technically savvy, and energetic candidates to join us on our tooling revitalization journey. You will take part in how we design durable tooling within our Module Centers & Operations (MC&O) sites. The successful candidate will join Pratt & Whitney's Operational Excellence organization and their assigned MC&O sites to offer their expertise in bringing about next-level cost, quality, and technical performance of durable tooling design.


Responsibilities:

• Analyze tooling packages from Manufacturing Engineering to understand scope-of-work requirements.
• Conduct concept and layout approval design reviews to support new and legacy programs.
• Calculate cost estimates for tool design and manufacturing projects.
• Complete export reviews for jurisdiction and classification of tool drawings, CAD files, and tooling commodities.
• Validate supplier quotes meet technical requirements.
• Approve and release durable tooling purchase orders for design, manufacturing, alteration, and/or repair.
• Disposition supplier non-conformances for accept, reject, or repair and lead supplier to complete RRCA for all escapes.
• Serve as a key voice in alterations to Pratt & Whitney's Tool Design Manual and Control of Tooling standard work so that we infuse consistency across the execution work stream.
• Comply with all tooling-related company procedures, processes
• Candidate must ensure processes and procedures comply with all applicable Environmental, Health and Safety requirements as well as all the applicable quality requirements.
• Must be able to review drawings and concepts and resolve producibility concerns.
• Must be able work well in an integrated product development/design environment

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Engineering/Other Technical Positions: Bachelor's degree (typically in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM)) and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience unless prohibited by local laws/regulations OR
• Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience OR
• In absence of a degree, 10 years of relevant experience is required.
• Must be a US Citizen.
• Experience in dimension and geometric tolerance of tooling prints and models.
• The candidate must be proficient in NX or similar CAD software
• Proficient in reading and interpreting 2-D drawings and GD&T (ASME Y14.5), ability to design for manufacturing simplicity, and a strong understanding of technical blueprints.
• Understands process planning: Material procurement, sequence of operations, selection of tools and feeds & speeds for various materials such as plastics, aluminum, carbon/alloy steel, stainless steel, titanium, and nickel-based alloys.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Understands process planning: Material procurement, sequence of operations, selection of tools and feeds & speeds for various materials such as plastics, aluminum, carbon/alloy steel, stainless steel, titanium, and nickel-based alloys.
• Knowledge of Global Trade Compliance requirements is a plus.
• Understanding of AS 9100 is a plus
• Understanding of ISO 13399 is a plus

Learn More & Apply Now:

Please ensure the role type defined below is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role. 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.

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 86,800 USD - 165,200 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.

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. 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 on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company's performance.

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act.


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