Sr. Design Eng (Tooling) - 1st Shift - Onsite | Advanced Structures

globalhr; Mexicali; On-site; MXN 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Collins Aerospace, an RTX business, is seeking a Senior Design Engineer, Tooling, to design manufacturing tooling that enables high-quality aerospace components while improving safety, ergonomics, and efficiency.

The role involves developing 3D CATIA V5 models/drawings for tooling across composite layup, sheet metal, machining, and assembly, and collaborating with multiple teams to meet stringent engineering standards.

Qualifications

• Professional proficiency in written and spoken English with cross-functional collaboration experience.
• Experience with RCCA activities and implementing corrective actions.
• Knowledge of GD&T, engineering drawing interpretation, material properties, and tooling hardware selection.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop manufacturing tooling that supports safe, ergonomic, high-quality, and efficient production.
• Create detailed 3D models and drawings using CATIA V5 for tooling related to composite layup, sheet metal, machining, and assemblies.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Operations, Quality, and Engineering to deliver tooling solutions meeting production requirements and standards.
• Investigate tooling/manufacturing issues through RCCA activities and implement corrective actions.
• Drive continuous improvement by analyzing challenges and optimizing quality, productivity, and performance.

Skills

English proficiency

Cross-functional collaboration

RCCA experience

GD&T knowledge

Education

STEM degree

Tools

CATIA V5

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-09-30

Country: Mexico

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

Position Role Type: Unspecified

At Collins Aerospace, an RTX business,we'reredefining aerospace through innovation, collaboration, and advanced engineering.

As aSenior Design Engineer, Tooling,you'lldesign manufacturing tooling that enables the production of high-quality aerospace components while improving safety, ergonomics, efficiency, and operational performance.

If you enjoy solving complex engineering challenges, collaborating across functions, and developing innovative tooling solutions that make a measurable impact on manufacturing,we'dlove to have you on our team.

What You Will Do

• Design and developmanufacturing toolsthatsupportsafe, ergonomic, high-quality, and efficient productioninaccordance withTool Design Manuals and aerospace industry best practices.
• Develop detailed 3D models and engineering drawings using CATIA V5 to support composite layup, sheet metal fabrication, machining, and mechanical assembly manufacturing processes.
• Partner with Manufacturing, Operations, Quality, and Engineering teams to deliver tooling solutions that support production requirements and ensure compliance with engineering and quality standards.
• Investigate tooling and manufacturing issues byparticipatingin Root Cause & Corrective Action (RCCA) activities and implementing effective corrective actions.
• Drive continuous improvement by analyzing manufacturing challenges, developing innovative tooling solutions, andoptimizingproduct quality, productivity, and operational performance.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience unless prohibited by local laws/regulations.
• Advancedproficiencyusing CATIA V5 to create detailed 3D models, assemblies, and engineering drawings for manufacturing tooling.
• Experience designing tooling for composite layup, sheet metal fabrication, machining, and mechanical assembly manufacturing processes.
• Working knowledge of GD&T, engineering drawing interpretation, material properties, and standard hardware selection for tooling applications.
• Professionalproficiencyin written and spoken English with the ability to collaborate across cross-functional teams and support Root Cause & Corrective Action (RCCA) activities.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Knowledge of aerospace Tool Design Manuals and tooling design best practices.
• Experience supporting aerospace manufacturing or production environments.
• Demonstrated experience leading continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, and productivity.
• Familiarity with Design for Manufacturing (DFM) principles and manufacturing process optimization.
• Proficiencywith Microsoft Office applications.

Advanced Structures

Our Advanced Structures teamleveragesadvanced materials and additive manufacturing to develop complex interior and exterior solutions. These solutions ensure structural integrity of theaircraft, helpaircrafttake off and land, stay trim in the air, move forward, carry cargo and conduct rescues. We delight our customers with superior products and best-in-class service. Our global team is committed to continuous improvement - we work hard to make our solutions lighter-weight, stronger and more technically advanced, so that plane travel can be safer, moreaffordableand more sustainable in the years to come. We are looking for the best and brightest to fly and land with us!

Engineering & Technology

Collins Aerospace makes modern flight possible. Of course, that wouldn't be possible without the capabilities and technologies of our organization, as well as our engineers - a highly skilled, accomplished network that spans more than 180 sites, 24 countries and 6 Strategic Business Units (SBUs).

Together, we will nurture an engineering culture that values intellectual curiosity, risktakersand integrity. A place where we will challenge ourselves, our teams, and the status quo and where we will work to find a way - the right way - to achieve what others can only dream of.

Role Type Definitions

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.

Please be aware of our location

Blvr. Venustiano Carranza #238, El Robledo, 21397 Mexicali, B.C.

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