2027 Entry Level - Tool Engineer

Textron Systems; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day-one health benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Relocation assistance for eligible

Alternative work schedules at select a

Retirement savings options

Job summary

Textron Systems is seeking an entry-level Tool Engineer in Wichita, KS, to design tooling for aircraft components and assemblies. You will participate in cross-functional tooling projects, develop fabrication methods, and help optimize processes for quality and cost reduction.

The role requires a BS in Mechanical/Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering and less than 2 years of relevant experience, with a focus on teamwork, communication, and problem-solving.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering (or related field).
• Less than 2 years of professional experience in a relevant role.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Manufacturing engineering principles

Communication skills

Work ethic

Analytics

Mechanical aptitude

Organizational skills

MS Office / CAD software

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor of Science in Manufacturing Engineering

Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering

Tools

CAD software

MS Office

Job 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.

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‑solving 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 Field: Manufacturing

Schedule: Full‑time

Job Level: Individual Contributor

Job Type: Entry Job

Shift: First Shift

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