01882214 Design Engineer, Aftermarket Tooling (Onsite)
About The Position
The Aftermarket Tooling Design Engineer (Composite) supports the development and management of production tooling for current and new composite repair processes at Pratt & Whitney’s AutoAir site in Lansing, Michigan. The role provides day-to-day tooling design and development support for production tooling aids, focusing on tools, tooling, gauges, and production aids for new and existing processes, including the specialized tooling needs of composite production and repair. The engineer develops designs and drawings, evaluates tooling performance and fitness for use, and supports tooling fabrication, inspection, and production operations. The position also coordinates multiple design projects and collaborates with internal teams and external engineering and vendor partners. The role is onsite.
Requirements
- At least 5 years of engineering, manufacturing operations, or broad aerospace or aftermarket industry experience with an advanced degree; or a bachelor’s degree and at least 8 years of relevant industry experience; or an associate degree and at least 10 years of relevant industry experience; or a high school diploma or military/technical training and at least 12 years of relevant industry experience.
- At least 5 years of experience with tool or component design.
- At least 5 years of experience using CAD software such as Siemens NX.
- At least 5 years of experience using Teamcenter.
- Ability to read and interpret technical data, GD&T, blueprints, and engine manuals.
- U.S. citizenship is required because only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.
Nice To Haves
- A STEM degree, ideally in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Manufacturing Engineering.
- Aerospace Maintenance Repair and Overhaul (MRO) or FAA Repair Station experience.
- Experience creating manufacturing drawings and/or 3D model annotation.
- Experience working with CAD assemblies and conducting design reviews.
- Understanding of Lean Manufacturing principles, problem-solving, and continuous-improvement tools, including CORE/ACE/Six Sigma, Kaizen, Fishbone Diagram, 5-Why, 6s, QCPC, and RCCA.
- Experience with Microsoft O365, SAP ERP, Solumina MES, Teamcenter PLM, and Siemens NX or equivalent CAD/CAM programs.
- Ability to work and communicate effectively with all levels of management, shop personnel, and customers.
Responsibilities
- Design and develop tools, tooling, gauges, and other tooling aids for composite production operations.
- Create designs and drawings using computer-aided design (CAD) software.
- Analyze tooling performance and adjust designs to improve performance.
- Design tooling for CNC machining, turning, and additive manufacturing methods.
- Review technical manufacturing specifications to determine tooling requirements.
- Design for ergonomics when appropriate.
- Collaborate with team members to develop design solutions for production support.
- Evaluate tooling, gauges, and aids for performance, fitness for use, and worthiness.
- Consult with outside engineering entities as needed to resolve issues.
- Coordinate multiple design projects.
- Provide technical support and guidance to internal and external vendors during tooling fabrication.
- Support complex GD&T tooling and inspection processes across the site.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 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
- Holidays
- Potential annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation, depending on position level and collective-bargaining coverage
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
High school or GED
