Senior Tool Designer (Onsite)

RTX•Middletown, CT

1d•Onsite

About The Position

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. The Senior Tool Designer will actively maintain and improve knowledge of tool design, machines, engineering standards, procedures, new technology (materials, hydraulic and/or pneumatic clamping) through training and education. Provide engineering consultation on manufacturing processes, possible tooling and gaging requirements, and cost/delivery analysis. Work primarily on fixtures for manufacturing, work holding, special tools used in machining and assembly. Develop and implement cost reduction programs consistent with Lean Manufacturing principles. Lead or participate in cross functional project teams designed to introduce new products, improve existing products, better our manufacturing process or, advance our competitive advantage in the marketplace. Determine practical approach to determining tolerance as it relates to manufacturing process requirements. Provide estimate for the number of hours to design, process, and manufacture and inspect tooling components to support all facets of final product delivery. Evaluate equipment and process needed to complete work. Use computerized design and computer aided engineering tools to perform job duties. Knowledge base of various materials.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and 8 or more years of experience in an aerospace, engineering, manufacturing, or tool room environment OR an Associate's degree and 10 or more years experience in an an aerospace, engineering, manufacturing, or tool room environment In absence of a degree, High School diploma/GED or equivalent and 12 or more years of experience in an an aerospace, engineering, manufacturing, or tool room environment
Experience in design of aerospace tooling, fixture gages
Proficiency in NX design software
Previous Tool Die and Gage experience
Proficiency with Microsoft Office products

Nice To Haves

Knowledge base of various materials

Responsibilities

Maintain and improve knowledge of tool design, machines, engineering standards, procedures, new technology (materials, hydraulic and/or pneumatic clamping) through training and education.
Provide engineering consultation on manufacturing processes, possible tooling and gaging requirements, and cost/delivery analysis.
Work primarily on fixtures for manufacturing, work holding, special tools used in machining and assembly.
Develop and implement cost reduction programs consistent with Lean Manufacturing principals.
Lead or participate in cross functional project teams designed to introduce new products, improve existing products, better our manufacturing process or, advance our competitive advantage in the marketplace.
Determine practical approach to determining tolerance as it relates to manufacturing process requirements.
Provide estimate for the number of hours to design, process, and manufacture and inspect tooling components to support all facets of final product delivery.
Evaluate equipment and process needed to complete work.
Use computerized design and computer aided engineering tools to perform job duties.