Senior Durable Tooling Designer (Onsite)

Pratt & Whitney; East Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 87,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) match

Flexible work schedules

Paid time off

Job summary

Pratt & Whitney in East Hartford, CT, seeks a Senior Durable Tooling Designer to join our Onsite manufacturing team. You will help design durable tooling—machining fixtures, gauges, lifting devices, and handling equipment—and partner with suppliers to drive execution from concept to delivery.

You will balance technical skill, project leadership, and collaboration across Manufacturing Engineering, design services, and operations.

Qualifications

• 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 equivalent CAD tools

Responsibilities

• Review tooling packages from Manufacturing Engineering to define scope and technical requirements
• Lead concept development and design reviews for new and legacy programs
• Develop cost estimates for tooling design and build activities
• Complete export compliance reviews for drawings, CAD models, and tooling commodities
• Validate supplier technical packages and ensure quotes meet requirements
• Approve durable tooling purchase orders for new designs, modifications, or repairs
• Collaborate in an integrated product development and design environment

Skills

GD&T

Machining principles

Blueprint interpretation

NX CAD tools

Durable tooling design

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s in STEM

Advanced degree

8+ years experience in lieu of a degree

Tools

NX

Teamcenter

SAP

Job description

Location: US-CT-EAST HARTFORD-ETC ~ 400 Main St ~ BLDG ETC

Date Posted: 2026-08-24

Country: United States of America

Location: US-CT-EAST HARTFORD-ETC ~ 400 Main St ~ BLDG ETC

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:

As part of our evolving flexible work philosophy, we identify role types within all job titles so candidates understand where and how work happens. This role is On-site, supporting hands-on production environments essential to our engines’ success. We’re investing in critical tooling talent to elevate how we design, deploy, and sustain durable tooling across our Module Centers & Operations (MC&O). As we modernize and mature our tooling strategy, we are seeking experienced, energetic, technically sharp durable tooling designers to join our Operational Excellence organization. You will directly influence the next generation of Pratt & Whitney tooling—improving cost, quality, and technical excellence across MC&O sites. The Senior Durable Tooling Designer plays a key role in supporting the design and manufacturing of durable tooling—machining fixtures, gauges, lifting devices, and material-handling equipment. Operating within the durable tooling value stream, you’ll partner with internal stakeholders, OEM design services, and tooling suppliers to drive execution from concept through delivery. This role balances technical skill, project management, leadership, and supplier coordination. You’ll manage impactful projects, guide junior team members, and help shape the future of Pratt & Whitney’s tooling standards and processes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Review tooling packages from Manufacturing Engineering to define scope and technical requirements
• Lead concept development and design reviews for new and legacy programs
• Develop cost estimates for tooling design and build activities
• Complete export compliance reviews for drawings, CAD models, and tooling commodities
• Validate supplier technical packages and ensure quotes meet requirements
• Approve durable tooling purchase orders for new designs, modifications, or repairs
• Evaluate supplier nonconformances and lead RRCA efforts
• Influence updates to Pratt & Whitney’s Tool Design Manual and tooling standard work
• Ensure adherence to all tooling-related processes, EHS requirements, and quality standards
• Support tool management software deployment and integration at assigned MC&O sites
• Review designs for manufacturability and resolve producibility challenges
• Collaborate in an integrated product development and design environment
• Communicate clearly and effectively with team members, stakeholders, and leadership
• 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 equivalent CAD tools
• Demonstrated experience with durable tooling design and dimensioning
• Working knowledge of process planning, machining operations, and material characteristics
• Strong decision‑making, communication, and project management skills

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience with Teamcenter and SAP
• Familiarity with Global Trade Compliance
• Knowledge of AS9100 and ISO 13399
• Experience with tool management software platforms and model based definition principles
• Capability to balance multiple complex projects simultaneously
• Proven ability to lead technical discussions with internal operations and supply base manufacturing and design engineering

Why Join Us?

This position gives you the opportunity to:

• Influence tooling strategy across multiple Module Centers
• Be a key contributor to Pratt & Whitney’s tooling revitalization initiative
• Work hands‑on with tooling supporting world-class aerospace manufacturing
• Help shape and modernize the standards that define how Pratt & Whitney designs and manages durable tooling

Please ensure the role type defined below is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role.

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.

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, and 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.

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.