2027 Entry Level - Tool Engineer

Textron; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Day-one health and wellness benefits

Retirement savings options

Tuition reimbursement

Relocation assistance for eligiblecnd

Job summary

Textron Aviation is seeking an entry-level Tool Engineer in Wichita, KS. You will design tooling for fabrication of aircraft components, supporting current production, experiments, and aftermarket needs. Join a collaborative team to create tool designs and improve fabrication methods.

The role emphasizes hands-on learning, mentorship, and exposure to multiple engineering disciplines while ensuring safety and quality in tooling projects.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of manufacturing, industrial or mechanical engineering principles.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong work ethic and analytical problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Creation of electronic and physical tool designs.
• Lead and participate in cross-functional tooling projects that enable product and process improvements.
• Create tool designs, fabrication methods and tool string coordination strategies for new aircraft.
• Observe and analyze current methods and processes for tool fabrication and recommend improvements.
• Develop tool designs that optimize human factors and comply with OSHA standards.
• Support product lines with tool investigations for maintenance and repair of tooling.

Skills

Engineering knowledge

Communication skills

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Manufacturing Engineering

Industrial Engineering

Other related fields

Tools

CAD software

MS Office

Job description

2027 Entry Level - Tool Engineer

Description

ABOUT THE ENTRY LEVEL ROLE

As a Textron employee, you’ll take on meaningful work from day one—contributing to real projects and collaborating with experienced team members across the business. This entry-level opportunity is designed to help you build your skills, gain exposure across functions, and grow through hands‑on experience, mentorship, and development opportunities.

JOB SUMMARY:

Tool Engineers will utilize manufacturing, industrial, and mechanical engineering principles to design tooling for fabrication of aircraft components and assemblies. This includes but is not limited to current production, experimental, customer service, aftermarket, and defense products.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Creation of electronic and physical tool designs.
• Lead and participate in cross-functional tooling projects that enable both product and process improvements.
• Create tool designs, fabrication methods and tool string coordination strategies for new aircraft.
• Observe and analyze current methods and processes for tool fabrication. Make recommendations for tool improvements to support production quality, work simplification and cost reduction.
• Develop tool designs that optimize human factors and are compliant with OSHA standards.
• Support product lines with tool investigations for maintenance and repair of tooling.

Qualifications

EDUCATION/ EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor of Science degree required in one of the following:
• Mechanical Engineering
• Manufacturing Engineering
• Industrial Engineering
• Other related fields
• Less than 2 years of professional experience in a relevant role

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Knowledge of manufacturing, industrial or mechanical engineering principles
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong work ethic
• Good analytics and problem-solver skills
• Mechanical aptitude
• Excellent organizational skills
• Computer proficiency (MS Office, CAD software, etc)
• Ability to work within a team

WHY BUILD YOUR CAREER AT TEXTRON

Textron offers a supportive workplace where employees are encouraged to grow, contribute, and innovate.

Our benefits include:

• Competitive compensation
• Day‑one health and wellness benefits
• Retirement savings options
• Tuition reimbursement
• Alternative work schedules at select locations
• Relocation assistance for eligible candidates

ABOUT TEXTRON

Textron is a global Fortune 500 company with a diverse portfolio of industry leading brands, including Bell, Beechcraft, Cessna, Pipistrel, Jacobsen, Kautex, Lycoming, E‑Z‑GO, and Textron Systems. We foster a culture where curiosity is encouraged, ideas are valued, and innovation drives real‑world solutions.

Join Textron and build a career where your work makes an impact, your ideas are valued, and your growth is supported.

Applicants must be authorized to work lawfully in the U.S. for Textron Aviation at the time of making application, and visa sponsorship is not available for this position, including for F-1 students and J-1 exchange visitors who will need employment sponsorship.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

EEO Statement

Textron is committed to providing Equal Opportunity in Employment, to all applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, disability, sex (including pregnancy and sexual orientation), genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.

Recruiting Company: Textron Aviation

Primary Location: US-Kansas-Wichita

Job Function: Manufacturing

Schedule: Full-time

Job Level: Individual Contributor

Job Type: Entry Job

Shift: First Shift

Job Posting: 09/11/2026, 1:27:50 PM

Job Number: 342276