Senior Durable Tooling Designer (Onsite)
About The Position
The Senior Durable Tooling Designer supports the design and manufacturing of durable tooling, including machining fixtures, gauges, lifting devices, and material-handling equipment. Within the durable tooling value stream, the designer partners with internal stakeholders, OEM design services, and tooling suppliers to carry work from concept through delivery. The role combines technical design, project management, leadership, and supplier coordination, and includes managing projects, guiding junior team members, and helping shape Pratt & Whitney tooling standards and processes. This onsite role is part of the Operational Excellence organization and supports hands-on production environments across Module Centers & Operations (MC&O). The designer contributes to tooling strategy and standards, supports tool management software deployment at assigned sites, and helps improve cost, quality, and technical excellence. Expected travel is 5–10% to assigned MC&O locations; local travel to suppliers is encouraged.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field and 5+ years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree and 3+ years of experience, or 8+ years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree.
- Strong understanding of GD&T, machining principles, and blueprint interpretation.
- Proficiency in NX or equivalent CAD tools.
- Demonstrated experience with durable tooling design and dimensioning.
- Working knowledge of process planning, machining operations, and material characteristics.
- Strong decision-making, communication, and project management skills.
- U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government-issued security clearance; an active and existing L Clearance is required after day one.
Nice To Haves
- 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.
Responsibilities
- Review tooling packages from Manufacturing Engineering to define scope and technical requirements.
- Lead concept development and design reviews for new and legacy programs.
- Develop cost estimates for tooling design and build activities.
- Complete export compliance reviews for drawings, CAD models, and tooling commodities.
- Validate supplier technical packages and ensure quotes meet requirements.
- Approve durable tooling purchase orders for new designs, modifications, or repairs.
- Evaluate supplier nonconformances and lead RRCA efforts.
- Influence updates to Pratt & Whitney’s Tool Design Manual and tooling standard work.
- Ensure adherence to tooling-related processes, EHS requirements, and quality standards.
- Support tool management software deployment and integration at assigned MC&O sites.
- Review designs for manufacturability and resolve producibility challenges.
- Collaborate in an integrated product development and design environment.
- Communicate clearly and effectively with team members, stakeholders, and leadership.
- Guide junior team members.
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 eligibility for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
