Senior Tool Designer (Onsite)

Prattwhitney; Middletown (CT); On-site; USD 107,500 - 204,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

401(k) match

Flexible spending accounts

Flexible work schedules

Employee assistance program

Scholar Program

Parental leave

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

Pratt & Whitney in Middletown, CT is seeking a Senior Tool Designer to maintain and advance aerospace tooling design, fixtures, and gaging. You will evaluate manufacturing processes and lead cost-reduction projects.

Ideal candidates have 8+ years in aerospace tooling or related fields, with NX design software proficiency and tool die/gage experience. This onsite role offers competitive pay and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 8+ years in aerospace tooling, manufacturing, or tool room.
• Associate degree with 10+ years in aerospace tooling, manufacturing, or tool room.
• High School diploma with 12+ years in aerospace tooling, manufacturing, or tool room.
• Experience in design of aerospace tooling and fixtures.
• Proficiency with NX design software.
• Tool die and gage experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and improve knowledge of tool design, machines, and standards.
• Provide engineering consultation on manufacturing processes and tooling needs.
• Develop fixtures for manufacturing, work holding, and special tools.
• Lead cost reduction programs aligned with Lean principles.
• Collaborate on cross-functional teams to introduce or improve products.
• Estimate hours for design, processing, manufacturing, and inspection of tooling.

Skills

Tool design

Fixtures

Engineering standards

Lean manufacturing

Cross-functional teams

Education

Bachelor's degree + 8+ years

Associate's degree + 10+ years

High School diploma + 12+ years

Tools

NX design software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-07-22 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: U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract. Security Clearance Type: None/Not Required Security Clearance Status: Not Required

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.

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. Candidates will learn more about role type and current site status throughout the recruiting process. For onsite and hybrid roles, commuting to and from the assigned site is the employee’s personal responsibility. 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.

What You Will Do:

• The Senior Tool Designer will actively maintain and improve knowledge of tool design, machines, engineering standards, procedures, new technology (materials, hydraulic and/or pneumatic clamping, ) through training and education.
• Provide engineering consultation on manufacturing processes, possible tooling and gaging requirements, and cost/delivery analysis
• Work primarily on fixtures for manufacturing, work holding, special tools used in machining and assembly
• Develop and implement cost reduction programs consistent with Lean Manufacturing principals
• Lead or participate in cross functional project teams designed to introduce new products, improve existing products, better our manufacturing process or, advance our competitive advantage in the marketplace
• Determine practical approach to determining tolerance as it relates to manufacturing process requirements
• Provide estimate for the number of hours to design, process, and manufacture and inspect tooling components to support all facets of final product delivery
• Evaluate equipment and process needed to complete work
• Use computerized design and computer aided engineering tools to perform job duties
• Knowledge base of various materials

You Must Have:

• Bachelor’s degree and 8 or more years of experience in an aerospace, engineering, manufacturing, or tool room environment OR an Associate's degree and 10 or more years experience in an an aerospace, engineering, manufacturing, or tool room environment
• In absence of a degree, High School diploma/GED or equivalent and 12 or more years of experience in an an aerospace, engineering, manufacturing, or tool room environment
• Experience in design of aerospace tooling, fixture gages
• Proficiency in NX design software
• Previous Tool Die and Gage experience
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products

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.

• 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

The salary range for this role is 107,500 USD - 204,500 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.

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.

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.