Design Eng II (Tooling)

globalhr; Mexicali; On-site; MXN 420,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

RTX is seeking a Tooling Engineer in Mexicali to design tools supporting assembly, forming, drilling, and machining processes. You will apply design manuals, assess material properties, and ensure tooling safety and performance while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

The role requires a bachelor's degree in engineering, at least 2 years of aerospace tooling design experience, and proficiency with CATIA V5 and GD&T.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field is required.
• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in tooling design for aerospace.
• Experience using CATIA V5 for detailed tooling design, including Part Design and Generative Shape Design.
• Experience interpreting engineering models and drawings and applying GD&T.

Responsibilities

• Design tools for assembly, forming, drilling, and machining processes, considering safety, ergonomics, quality, and productivity requirements.
• Apply Tool Design Manuals and best shop practices to tooling design activities.
• Consider material properties to ensure tools meet safety and performance standards.
• Apply manufacturing process knowledge including mechanical assembly, sheet metal, CNC machining, welding, and composite fabrication.
• Participate in RCCA activities to resolve quality problems and support corrective actions.
• Support operations to ensure compliance with engineering and quality standards.
• Analyze and implement continuous improvement to tooling designs and processes.
• Collaborate with other disciplines across the business.
• Use MS Office for engineering documentation and support activities.
• Communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

CATIA V5

Product Design

Generative Shape Design

Job description

Date Posted:

2026-09-22

Country:

Mexico

Location:

MX-BCN-MEXICALI-238B ~ Blvd Venustiano Carranza # 238 ~ BLDG 238B, Desarrollo Industrial Colorado

Position Role Type:

Unspecified

The Tooling Engineer designs tools to support production processes, considering safety, ergonomics, quality, and productivity in accordance with Tool Design Manuals and best shop practices. This role develops tooling for assembly, forming, drilling, and machining processes and collaborates with multiple disciplines to solve problems, implement corrective actions, and support continuous improvement.

What You Will Do

• Design tools for assembly, forming, drilling, and machining processes, considering safety, ergonomics, quality, and productivity requirements.
• Apply Tool Design Manuals and best shop practices to tooling design activities.
• Consider material properties to ensure tools meet applicable safety and performance standards.
• Apply manufacturing process knowledge involving mechanical assembly, sheet metal, CNC machining, welding, and composite fabrication.
• Participate in RCCA activities to resolve internal and external quality problems and support corrective actions.
• Support operations and manufacturing processes to ensure compliance with engineering and quality standards.
• Analyze, conceptualize, and execute continuous improvement activities to optimize tooling designs and processes.
• Collaborate with other disciplines and teams across the business.
• Use MS Office for engineering documentation and support activities.
• Communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing, at an advanced level.

Qualifications You Must Have

• A bachelor's degree in engineering, business, or related field and minimum 2 years of prior relevant experience.
• Experience designing tools in the aerospace industry.
• Experience using CAD software for detailed tooling design, including CATIA V5 Part Design, Product Design, and Generative Shape Design.
• Experience interpreting engineering models and drawings.
• Experience applying GD&T to the dimensioning and tolerancing of tooling components.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience with NC programming, cutting tools, setups, and machine accessories.
• Experience interpreting welding nomenclature.
• Experience with standard hardware and components used in tooling design.
• Experience with manufacturing processes such as mechanical assembly, sheet metal, CNC machining, welding, or composite fabrication.

RTX adheres to the principles of equal employment. All qualified applications will be given careful consideration without regard to ethnicity, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.