Senior Tooling Engineer

Date Posted:

2026-10-26



Country:

United States of America



Location:

US-MI-HOLT-PLANT 5 ~ 1781 Holloway Dr ~ PLANT 5



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.

What You Will Do:

Pratt & Whitney's Holt, Michigan facility is seeking a Senior Tooling Engineer to ensure the design, manufacture, readiness, and continuous quality of tools, fixtures, and gages that enable reliable production across our sites.

The Senior Tooling Engineer will lead full-lifecycle tooling activities—from concept/design and vendor sourcing to installation, commissioning, prove-out, and standardized handover—while collaborating with Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, Operations, and Program Management to meet technical expectations and process requirements.

• Design molds/dies for aerospace components involving sheet metals and fiber‑reinforced composites.
• Design jigs/fixtures to locate and assemble composite laminated structures, bonded metal components, and complex aerospace assemblies.
• Create assembly/detail models and perform dimensional verification using Pro/Engineer (Pro/E) or UG/NX (Unigraphics NX) with strong NX competency.
• Develop tool specifications and procurement documentation; participate in supplier screening/selection and coordinate tool build schedules.
• Conduct tool reviews with Manufacturing and Design Engineering; lead shop-floor prove-out with ME, Operations, and Quality.
• Interface with Design Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Operations, Quality, and Program Management to align tooling requirements and resolve design ambiguities.
• Establish standard processes for the Plant 5 Tooling Crib and industrial 3D printer management; define standardized handover procedures and acceptance criteria.
• Ensure tooling requirements are understood, quoted, and managed in production; drive technical reviews with internal stakeholders and vendors.
• Monitor tooling quality through periodic reviews and checklists; standardize best practices across PWAA sites.
• Provide ISO9001/AS9000 documentation support for tooling activities.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Bachelor's degree and 5 or more years of experience in an engineering, manufacturing, quality, tool room/tool design or similar environment OR a master's degree and 3 or more years of experience in an engineering, manufacturing, quality, tool room/tool design or similar environment
• Demonstrated skill using Microsoft Office applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) to analyze data, prepare technical reports, and present engineering findings
• Hands‑on experience with CAD/CAM systems such as Pro/Engineer (Creo) and Siemens UG/NX, including the ability to build complex models, create assemblies, and generate toolpaths.
• Deep capability in NX, particularly in modeling, drafting, and manufacturing modules, with the ability to troubleshoot design issues and support manufacturability reviews

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Experience with 3D-printed plastics, welding, fabrication, and operation of industrial 3D printers.
• Background supporting prototype/production startups and manufacturing assembly process design/qualification.
• Knowledge of composite component fabrication, bonded metals, aerospace hardware, and composite/bonding tool design.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, and continuous improvement programs such as Six Sigma.

Please ensure the role type defined below is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role. This position is classified as:

Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.

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 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 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.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.

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