Aftermarket Tooling Designer (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2026-01-13

Country:

United States of America

Location:

PW702: P&W Autoair, Inc. 5640 Enterprise Dr., Lansing, MI, 48911 USA

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:

None/Not Required

Pratt & Whitney is working to once again transform the future of flight—designing, building and servicing engines unlike any the world has ever seen. And because transformation begins from within, we’re seeking the people to drive it. So, calling all curious.

Come ready to explore and you’ll find a place where your talent takes flight—beyond the borders of title, a country or your comfort zone. Bring your passion and commitment and we’ll welcome you into a tight-knit team that takes our mission personally. Channel your drive to make a difference into shaping an organization and an industry that’s evolving fast to the future.

At Pratt & Whitney, the difference you make is on display every day. Just look up. Are you ready to go beyond?

What You Will Do:

The Aftermarket Tooling Designer (T6) will support the development and management of production tooling for current and new repair processes at Pratt & Whitney AutoAir site in Lansing, MI.

The person in this role will be responsible for day-to-day tooling design and development support for production tooling aids.  The focus is on designing and developing tools, tooling, gauges, and tooling production aids to support new and existing production processes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and develop new tools, tooling, gauging, and other tooling aids to support production operations.

• Create designs and drawings using Computer Aided Design (CAD) software.

• Analize tooling performance and adjust designs accordingly 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/gauge/aid performance to determine fitness for use and worthiness.

• Consult with outside engineering entities when required to resolve issues.

• Coordinates multiple design projects.

• Provide technical support and guidance to internal and external vendors during tooling fabrication.

• Analyze process data in support of continuous improvement.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Minimum of 10 years of tooling design experience

• 10 years of experience using Siemens NX CAD software.

• 5 years of experience using TeamCenter PLM.

• U.S. citizenship is required for this position; only U.S. citizens are authorized to access and handle sensitive data required to support our government and military programs.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Aerospace Maintenance Repair and Overhaul (MRO) / FAA Repair Station experience

• Degree in STEM field; Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering fields preferred.

• Experience creating manufacturing drawings and/or 3D model annotation.

• Understanding of Lean Manufacturing principles, experience with Kaizen events or experience with a continuous improvement program (6s, etc.).

• Experience working with CAD assemblies.

• Good understanding of Engineering Drawings and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing

• Strong analytical skills using appropriate logic and reasoning for design solutions.

• Experience conducting design reviews.

• Strong communication and teamwork skills and ability to prioritize work in a fast-paced environment.

• Proficiency with Microsoft O365 suite.

What is my Role Type?

In addition to transforming the future of flight, we are also transforming how and where we work. We’ve introduced role types to help you understand how you will operate in our blended work environment. This role is:

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

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.

Learn more & apply today!

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 66,800 USD - 127,200 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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