Senior Tooling Design Engineer for Aerospace

Pratt & Whitney; Carlsbad (CA); On-site; USD 87,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation Package

Benefits

Job summary

Pratt & Whitney in Carlsbad, CA is seeking a Senior Tooling Design Engineer to design tooling and fixtures that support manufacturing. You will develop 3D models, drawings, and documentation, coordinating with manufacturing and quality teams to meet stringent production requirements.

You will lead tooling projects, mentor engineers, and explore new tooling technologies to improve efficiency. Strong CAD experience and GD&T skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related field.
• Minimum of 5+ years of relevant experience or 3+ years with an advanced degree.
• Experience with CAD software, such as NX, CATIA, Creo, or SolidWorks.
• Experience with GD&T principles, manufacturing processes, and assembly techniques.
• Experience in problem-solving and analytical tasks related to mechanical design.
• Experience in working collaboratively within cross-functional teams.
• U.S. citizenship is required as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program contract.

Responsibilities

• As a Senior Tooling Design Engineer, you will collaborate with senior engineers and cross-functional teams to design, develop, and refine tools and fixtures that support manufacturing and assembly processes.
• You will contribute to impactful projects in a fast-paced environment while building your expertise in tooling design.
• Design and develop tools, fixtures, and equipment to support manufacturing and engineering processes.
• Create and update 3D models, technical drawings, and documentation using CAD software.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, quality, and engineering teams to ensure tools meet functional requirements and are optimized for production.
• Support the testing, validation, and troubleshooting of tools to ensure performance and quality standards are met.
• Assist in the continuous improvement of tool design processes to enhance efficiency and reduce lead times.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards, company policies, and engineering best practices.
• Research and evaluate new suppliers for tooling and support the purchasing process.
• Train engineers and technicians on proper use of tooling.
• Explore and implement new technologies to align with business goals.

Skills

CAD software NX

CAD software CATIA/Creo/SolidWorks

GD&T fundamentals

Cross-functional teamwork

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering

Tools

NX

CATIA

Creo

SolidWorks

Job description

Pratt & Whitney in Carlsbad, CA is seeking a Senior Tooling Design Engineer to design tooling and fixtures that support manufacturing. You will develop 3D models, drawings, and documentation, coordinating with manufacturing and quality teams to meet stringent production requirements.

You will lead tooling projects, mentor engineers, and explore new tooling technologies to improve efficiency. Strong CAD experience and GD&T skills are essential.