Tooling Design Engineer - Onsite

Prattwhitney; Carlsbad (CA); On-site; USD 68,900 - 131,100; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation Package

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

Pratt & Whitney, a leading aerospace manufacturer, seeks a Tooling Design Engineer to support the design, development, and improvement of tools and fixtures for CMC turbine components. You will work with cross-functional teams to ensure tooling meets performance and quality requirements in a dynamic environment.

Join a world-class engineering organization focused on advanced materials, process development, and manufacturing maturation, onsite in Carlsbad, with competitive relocation and benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field required.
• 2+ years of engineering experience, or an advanced degree with no experience.
• Proficiency with CAD tools (NX/CATIA/Creo/SolidWorks).
• Knowledge of GD&T and standard tolerancing schemes.

Responsibilities

• Design tooling for processes used to manufacture CMC components.
• Establish design practices for materials, dimensions, tolerances, and work holding.
• Collaborate with manufacturing and engineering teams to support process development.
• Collect and analyze data related to tooling performance.
• Establish metrics for tooling effectiveness, cost, and durability.
• Identify and implement new tooling technologies to meet business goals.

Skills

Tooling design

CAD software

GD&T knowledge

Manufacturing processes

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

NX

CATIA

Creo

SolidWorks

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-07-22 Country: United States of America Location: US-CA-CARLSBAD-5940 ~ 5940 Darwin Ct ~ DARWIN 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. 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:

As a Tooling Design Engineer, you will work closely with cross-functional teams to support the design, development, and improvement of tools and fixtures that enhance manufacturing and assembly processes. In this role, you will apply your engineering knowledge to contribute to project execution, develop effective tooling solutions, and help ensure designs meet performance and quality requirements. This position is well-suited for engineers looking to grow their technical skills in a dynamic, fast-paced environment while contributing to the development of advanced technologies.

Key Responsibilities:

• 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.
• 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.
• Identify, investigate and implement new technology to address business goals.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• 2+ years of Engineering experience, or an advanced degree in a related field with no experience.
• Proficiency with CAD tools such as NX, CATIA, Creo, or SolidWorks.
• Working knowledge of GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing) principles, with the ability to interpret standard tolerancing schemes and apply them appropriately to ensure accuracy 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:

• 2 years of experience with NX solid modeling software.
• 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.
• 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
• 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.

What is my role type? In addition to transforming the future of flight, we are also transforming how and where we work. We’ve introduced role types to help you understand how you will operate in our blended work environment. This role is: Onsite - responsibilities for this job require candidates to work onsite within the manufacturing campus 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.

The salary range for this role is 68,900 USD - 131,100 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.

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. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.