Senior Aerospace Tool Designer – Onsite

globalhr; Middletown (CT); On-site; USD 108,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off & holidays

Flexible work schedules

Job summary

RTX, a leading aerospace and defense company, seeks a Senior Tool Designer in Middletown, CT. The role focuses on tooling design, fixtures for manufacturing, and process improvement, with emphasis on cost reduction and lean principles.

Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent with extensive aerospace tooling experience, proficiency in NX, and hands-on expertise with gauges and fixtures. Onsite work with cross-functional teams is required to deliver high-quality tooling solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher with aerospace/engineering experience.
• Experience in design of aerospace tooling, fixture gauges.
• Proficiency with NX design software and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering consultation on manufacturing processes and tooling requirements.
• Work on fixtures for manufacturing and work holding, special tools for machining and assembly.
• Lead cost reduction programs and cross-functional projects to improve processes.
• Determine tolerance approaches related to manufacturing process requirements.

Skills

Aerospace tooling experience

Engineering knowledge

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in aerospace/engineering

Associate’s degree with 10+ years experience

High School diploma/GED with 12+ years experience

Tools

NX design software

Tool Die & Gage experience

Microsoft Office

Job description

RTX, a leading aerospace and defense company, seeks a Senior Tool Designer in Middletown, CT. The role focuses on tooling design, fixtures for manufacturing, and process improvement, with emphasis on cost reduction and lean principles.

Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent with extensive aerospace tooling experience, proficiency in NX, and hands-on expertise with gauges and fixtures. Onsite work with cross-functional teams is required to deliver high-quality tooling solutions.