NPI Tooling Designer (Onsite)

Prattwhitney; Middletown (CT); On-site; USD 87,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) match

Flexible work schedules

Job summary

Pratt & Whitney, part of RTX, seeks an experienced New Product Introduction (NPI) Tooling Designer to design and develop durable tooling for aerospace production. You translate manufacturing requirements into practical tooling solutions and support tooling from concept through release, collaborating with Manufacturing Engineering, Operations, suppliers, and tooling OEMs.

The role requires a BS in a STEM field and 5+ years of relevant experience, with strong GD&T, blueprint interpretation, and NX

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field.
• 5+ years relevant experience, or an advanced degree with 3+ years.
• Strong understanding of GD&T and blueprint interpretation.
• Proficiency in NX or similar CAD software.
• Experience designing durable tooling and manufacturing support equipment.

Responsibilities

• Analyze tooling packages to understand scope and develop durable tooling solutions.
• Conduct concept and design reviews to ensure manufacturability and quality.
• Estimate costs for tool design and manufacturing projects.
• Complete export reviews for tool drawings and CAD files.
• Approve and release durable tooling reference packages.

Skills

GD&T

Machining principles

Blueprint interpretation

Project management

Communication

Education

BS in STEM

Advanced degree

8+ years experience in lieu of degree

Tools

NX CAD

Teamcenter

SAP

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-08-28 Country: United States of America Location: US-CT-MIDDLETOWN-220A ~ Aircraft Rd ~ BLDG 220A 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: L Clearance Security Clearance Status: Active and existing security clearance required after day 1

At RTX, the world's 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 New Product Introduction (NPI) Tooling Designer supports the design, development, and manufacturing of NPI durable tooling for aerospace manufacturing operations. Durable tooling includes machining fixtures, gauges, lifting devices, material handling equipment, and other production tooling used to support Module Centers & Operations (MC&O). This position operates within the durable tooling value stream and serves as a conduit between Manufacturing Engineering, internal stakeholders, Operational Excellence, OEM design services, tooling suppliers, and tooling OEMs. The NPI Durable Tooling Designer translates manufacturing requirements into practical, producible tooling solutions and supports tooling from initial concept and design through manufacturing, alteration, repair, and release. In this role, you will apply mechanical design, CAD, GD&T, machining, blueprint interpretation, manufacturing engineering, and project management skills to support new product introduction and production readiness. We're looking for a self-directed team player who works with minimal oversight while collaborating across engineering, manufacturing, suppliers, and operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Analyze tooling packages from Manufacturing Engineering to understand scope-of-work requirements and develop durable tooling solutions that meet NPI and production requirements.
• Conduct concept, preliminary layout, and design approval reviews to support NPI programs and ensure tooling designs meet functional, manufacturing, quality, and producibility requirements.
• Calculate cost estimates for tool design and manufacturing projects and support tooling sourcing and project planning.
• Complete export reviews for jurisdiction and classification of tool drawings, CAD files, and tooling commodities.
• Approve and release durable tooling reference packages for design, manufacturing, alteration, and/or repair.
• Participate and adhere to cross-training practices to broaden your expertise and overall business process capacity across the Module Centers & Operations (MC&O) organization.
• Disposition supplier non-conformances for accept, reject, or repair and lead supplier to complete RRCA for all escapes.
• Contribute to continuous improvement, process improvement, and operational excellence projects as required.
• Execute Manufacturing Engineering Specifications and Manufacturing Engineering Instructions.
• Must be able to review drawings and concepts and resolve producibility concerns, including issues related to machining, dimensions, tolerances, materials, and manufacturing processes.
• Candidate must possess a positive attitude and be able to communicate well with staff and management.

Expected travel: 5-10% to assigned MC&O locations, local travel to suppliers encouraged.

Qualifications - You Must Have:

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field and 5+ years relevant experience, OR an advanced degree and 3+ years’ experience, OR 8+ years relevant experience in lieu of a degree
• Strong understanding of GD&T, machining principles, and blueprint interpretation
• Proficiency in NX or similar CAD software
• Demonstrated experience with durable tooling design and dimensioning, including experience designing or developing machining fixtures, production fixtures, gauges, inspection tooling, lifting devices, material handling equipment, assembly tooling, or other manufacturing support equipment
• Working knowledge of process planning, machine operations, and material characteristics, with experience supporting machining, fabrication, assembly, inspection, or other manufacturing processes
• Strong decision-making, communication, and project management skills, with experience coordinating engineering and tooling projects across Manufacturing Engineering, Operations, suppliers, or cross-functional teams

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Experience in Teamcenter and SAP
• Knowledge of Global Trade Compliance requirements
• Familiarity with model-based definition (MBD)
• Knowledge of AS 9100 and ISO 13399
• Experience working with any premier tool management software
• Proficiency with Office 365 (e.g., Excel, Word, SharePoint, PowerPoint, Visio, etc.)

Role Classification:

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.

Compensation and Benefits:

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
• 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

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.

About RTX:

RTX is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 195,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.

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.