Senior Tooling Design Engineer (Onsite)

Prattwhitney; Carlsbad (CA); On-site; USD 87,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits

Relocation Package

Job summary

Pratt & Whitney, a RTX company, seeks a Senior Tooling Engineer to design tooling for Ceramic Matrix Composite (CMC) turbine components and support manufacturing maturation. You will establish GD&T practices, analyze tooling performance and collaborate across engineering and manufacturing teams.

The role emphasizes on-site collaboration, process development, and tooling optimization to reduce costs and improve quality in a challenging aerospace environment. U.S. citizenship is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years 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 principles, including interpreting and applying complex tolerancing schemes.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Design tooling for all processes used to manufacture CMCs.
• Establish tooling design practices for materials, dimensions, tolerances, work holding and tooling for prototyping, low-volume and high-volume production.
• Collaborate with manufacturing and engineering teams to design solutions that support process development.
• Participate in the Integrated Product Team process for CMC turbine components.
• Support implementation of automation to improve quality and minimize process cost.
• Identify and implement shop floor process optimization, control methods, and work instructions.
• Support data collection and analysis related to tooling; establish metrics for tooling effectiveness, cost and durability.
• Support advancement of CVI Manufacturing Readiness Level (MRL) and hardware production for TRL demonstration.
• Conduct root cause investigations and implement corrective actions; monitor and improve OEE through TPM.
• Identify, investigate and implement new technology to address business goals.

Skills

CAD tools proficiency

GD&T knowledge

Manufacturing experience

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

NX

CATIA

Creo

SolidWorks

Job description

Overview

Date Posted: 2026-06-01 | Country: United States of America | Location: US-CA-CARLSBAD-5940 ~ 5940 Darwin Ct ~ DARWIN

RTX, the world’s largest aerospace and defense company, brings together three market-leading businesses to deliver capabilities and opportunity in aerospace and defense. Pratt & Whitney is a world leader in the design, manufacture and service of aircraft engines and auxiliary power systems. Join us to help shape the future of aerospace and defense. Pratt & Whitney is seeking a highly motivated Senior Tooling Engineer to support the manufacturing maturation of Ceramic Matrix Composite (CMC) turbine components.

CMCs enable higher temperature capability for jet engine components, contributing to 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 and high-volume production of CMC components.
• Collaborate with manufacturing and engineering teams to design solutions that support process development.
• Participate in the Integrated Product Team process for CMC turbine components.
• Support implementation of automation to improve quality and minimize process cost.
• Identify and 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 related to tooling; establish metrics for tooling effectiveness, cost and durability; monitor outcomes and implement improvements.
• Support advancement of CVI Manufacturing Readiness Level (MRL) and hardware production for Technology Readiness Level (TRL) demonstration.
• Conduct root cause investigations and implement corrective actions; monitor and improve Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) through Total Productive Maintenance (TPM).
• 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 interpreting and applying complex tolerancing schemes.
• 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 with 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

Role Type and Additional Information

What is my role type? This role is Onsite: Employees will work primarily onsite. For onsite and hybrid roles, commuting to and from the assigned site is the employee’s personal responsibility. Some interview steps may be conducted in-person at office locations. The salary range for this role is 86,800 USD - 165,200 USD. RTX uses multiple factors to determine offers, including role, responsibilities, experience, location, and applicable skills. Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, 401(k) match, FSA, paid time off and holidays. Specific benefits depend on the business unit and any collective-bargaining agreement.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with applicable laws.

Privacy Policy and Terms: RTX is an aerospace and defense company with three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. The company is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.