Tooling Design Engineer I

Prattwhitney; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 57,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits including medical, but

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

RTX in Tucson, AZ seeks a Mechanical Engineer to develop and approve advanced tooling using CREO, collaborating with manufacturing to implement standardized fixturing across programs. The role focuses on interpreting drawings, applying GD&T, and integrating COTS components to improve usability and cost effectiveness.

The candidate will contribute to factory initiatives, support lifting-device stress analyses, and refine designs to meet stakeholder needs in a dynamic aerospace environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related STEM field.
• Experience with CAD modeling.
• Experience with reading drawings and interpreting GD&T.

Responsibilities

• Developing and approving complex 3-dimensional tooling solutions using CREO (Pro-E).
• Capturing & communicating tooling concepts with manufacturing & factory teams.
• Creating and implementing opportunities for improvement within our factories.
• Representing manufacturing as a mechanical engineering resource to support a variety of factory initiatives.
• Promoting standardized fixturing concepts across all programs to support a true multi-missile factory environment.
• Reading and interpreting mechanical engineering drawings including the usage of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing.
• Providing stress analysis models and documents on below the hook lifting devices.
• Establishing designs with significant consideration given to good error-proofing techniques and troubleshooting design flaws and production issues.
• Integrating Commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) components to increase design usability and cost effectiveness.
• Adjusting and optimizing designs as necessary to meet stakeholder needs.

Skills

CAD modeling

Drawing interpretation

GD&T

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CREO

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-09-24 Country: United States of America Location: US-AZ-TUCSON-801 ~ 1151 E Hermans Rd ~ BLDG 801 (External Site) 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: DoD Clearance: Secret Security Clearance Status: Active and existing security clearance required after day 1 Are you ready to explore the world of aerospace and defense? Do you want to learn from and collaborate with some of the greatest minds in the industry? At RTX, our internships, co-ops and full-time careers provide an exceptional foundation to work on complex problems, advance your skills and create a safer, more connected world. Discover opportunities to make a difference at RTX.

What You Will Do:

• Developing and approving complex 3-dimensional tooling solutions using CREO (Pro-E)
• Capturing & communicating tooling concepts with manufacturing & factory teams.
• Creating and implementing opportunities for improvement within our factories.
• Representing manufacturing as a mechanical engineering resource to support a variety of factory initiatives.
• Promoting standardized fixturing concepts across all programs to support a true multi-missile factory environment.
• Reading and interpreting mechanical engineering drawings including the usage of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing.
• Providing stress analysis models and documents on below the hook lifting devices.
• Establishing designs with significant consideration given to good error-proofing techniques and troubleshooting design flaws and production issues.
• Integrating Commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) components to increase design usability and cost effectiveness.
• Adjusting and optimizing designs as necessary to meet stakeholder needs.

Qualifications

You Must Have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) major obtained by start date.
• Experience with CAD modeling
• Experience with drawing interpretation.

We Prefer:

• Experience/education with mechanical project development
• Knowledge and experience of machine shop practices
• Previous tool design experience
• Experience with CREO
• Additive manufacturing experience

What We Offer

• 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.

Relocation Eligibility

Salary range for this role is 57,200 USD - 108,800 USD.

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.

Privacy Policy and Terms 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.