Senior Durable Tooling Designer

Date Posted:

2026-11-13



Country:

United States of America



Location:

US-CT-MIDDLETOWN-200 ~ Aircraft Rd ~ BLDG 200



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:

L Clearance



Security Clearance Status:

Active and existing security clearance required after day 1

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:

The New Product Introduction (NPI) Senior Durable Tooling Designer supports the design and manufacturing of durable tooling in their assigned area(s). Durable tooling includes machining fixtures, gauges, lifting devices, and material handling equipment to support Module Centers & Operations (MC&O). This position operates within the durable tooling value stream and serves as a conduit between internal stakeholders, Operational Excellence, OEM design services, and tooling OEMs. You are a self-directed team player operating with minimal oversight.

Key Responsibilities:  

• Analyze tooling packages from Manufacturing Engineering to understand scope-of-work requirements.
• Conduct concept and layout approval design reviews to support NPI programs.
• Calculate cost estimates for tool design and manufacturing projects.
• Complete export reviews for jurisdiction and classification of tool drawings, CAD files, and tooling commodities. 
• Approve and release durable tooling reference packages for design, manufacturing, alteration, and/or repair.
• Participate and adhere to cross-training practices to broaden your expertise and overall business process capacity across the Module Centers & Operations (MC&O) organization. 
• Disposition supplier non-conformances for accept, reject, or repair and lead supplier to complete RRCA for all escapes.
• Contribute to continuous improvement projects as required.
• Execute to Manufacturing Engineering Specifications and Manufacturing Engineering Instructions.
• Must be able to review drawings and concepts and resolve producibility concerns.
• Candidate must possess a positive attitude and be able communicate well with staff and management.
• Role requires approximately 10% travel to assigned MC&O locations and local travel to suppliers encouraged.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• An Advanced degree and 7+ years of relevant experience, OR, a Bachelor’s degree and 10+ years relevant experience, OR 14+ years relevant experience in lieu of a degree.
• Demonstrated experience with durable tooling design and dimensioning
• Proficient in NX or similar CAD software.
• Proficient in reading and interpreting 2-D drawings, 3-D CAD models, and GD&T (ASME Y14.5), ability to design for manufacturing simplicity, and a strong understanding of technical blueprints.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Experience with Teamcenter and SAP
• Familiarity with Global Trade Compliance
• Knowledge of AS9100 and ISO 13399
• Experience with tool management software platforms and model based definition principles
• Capability to balance multiple complex projects simultaneously
• Proven ability to lead technical discussions with internal operations and supply base manufacturing and design engineering

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.

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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 132,400 USD - 251,600 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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