Senior Tooling Design Engineer (Onsite)

Pratt & Whitney; Carlsbad (CA); On-site; USD 86,800 - 165,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits

Relocation Package

Job summary

Pratt & Whitney is looking for a highly motivated Manufacturing Engineer in Carlsbad, California to support the manufacturing maturation of Ceramic Matrix Composite (CMC) turbine components. This position involves designing tooling for various manufacturing processes and ensuring quality through established best practices.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, extensive CAD experience, and at least 5 years of engineering experience. Benefits and relocation packages are included.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Engineering experience, or 3+ years with an advanced degree.
• Ability to implement corrections based on root cause investigations.
• Demonstrated experience with tooling for composite or ceramic processing in aerospace.

Responsibilities

• Design tooling for manufacturing CMCs.
• Establish best design practices for tooling.
• Support automation implementation to improve process quality.
• Monitor and improve OEE through Total Productive Maintenance.

Skills

Proficiency with CAD tools (NX, CATIA, Creo, SolidWorks)

In-depth knowledge of GD&T principles

Experience with manufacturing processes and assembly techniques

Experience designing molds and tooling

Understanding of additive manufacturing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Job description

Overview

Location: US-CA-CARLSBAD-5940 ~ 5940 Darwin Ct ~ DARWIN

Date Posted: 2026-06-01

Country: United States of America

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.

Position Summary

Pratt & Whitney is seeking a highly motivated individual to support the manufacturing maturation of Ceramic Matrix Composite (CMC) turbine components. CMCs are an enabling material that increases the temperature capability of jet engine components. Through successful development and application of these materials, P&W will deliver engines that are more fuel efficient, lighter weight and more durable for commercial and military applications.

What You Will Do

• Design tooling for all processes utilized to manufacture CMCs.
• Establish and follow best design practices for materials, dimensions, tolerances, work holding and all aspects of tooling for prototyping, low volume production and high volume production of CMC components.
• Work closely with manufacturing and engineering integrated teams to design solutions that support process development.
• Play an active role in the Integrated Product Team process for CMC turbine components.
• Support implementation of automation to improve quality and minimize process cost.
• Identify & implement shop floor process optimization, control methods, and work instructions (including specifications, engineering changes, QAD/process control, and tooling definition/requirements).
• Support comprehensive data collection and analysis as it relates to tooling.
• Establish metrics for the tooling effectiveness, cost and durability.
• Monitor outcomes to identify and implement improvement opportunities.
• Support advancement of CVI Manufacturing Readiness Level (MRL) and support hardware production for Technology Readiness Level (TRL) demonstration.
• Conduct root cause investigations as required and implement corrective actions.
• Monitor and improve OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) through implementation of Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) practices.
• Identify, investigate and implement new technology to address business goals.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• 5+ years of Engineering experience, or 3+ years with an advanced degree.
• Proficiency with CAD tools such as NX, CATIA, Creo, or SolidWorks.
• In-depth knowledge of GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing) principles, including the ability to interpret and apply complex tolerancing schemes to ensure precision and functionality in designs.
• Demonstrated experience with manufacturing processes and assembly techniques.
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience designing molds, machining fixtures, assembly fixtures, or other tooling used for composite or ceramic processing in the aerospace industry utilizing a range of materials including graphite, metal and polymers.
• At least 2 years of experience with NX solid modeling software.
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing principles and process improvement tools.
• Understanding of additive manufacturing and advanced tooling technologies.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.

What We Offer

• Benefits
• Relocation Package

Additional Information

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 programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon performance and company factors.

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 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.

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