01882214 Design Engineer, Aftermarket Tooling (Onsite)

Date Posted: 2026-10-15



Country: United States of America



Location: US-MI-LANSING-PLANT 1 ~ 5640 Enterprise Dr ~ PLANT 1



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 Type: None/Not Required



Security Clearance Status: Not Required

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 Aftermarket Tooling Design Engineer (Composite) will support the development and management of production tooling for current and new composite 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.   This position will focus on the unique tooling requirements needed for composite production and repair.

Key Responsibilities:

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

What You Will Learn:

• Aerospace composite manufacturing and repair processes.
• Structural engineering practices for tooling design.
• Technical leadership, mentoring and oversight of outsourced engineering work.
• Producibility improvement, engineering standard work, and continuous improvement

Qualifications You Must Have

• Advanced degree and 5+ years of Engineering, Manufacturing Operations, or broad Aerospace or Aftermarket industry experience; OR Bachelor’s degree and 8+ years of relevant industry experience; OR Associate’s degree and 10+ years of relevant industry experience; OR High School diploma or Military / Technical Training and 12+ years of relevant industry experience
• 5+ years of experience with tool or component design
• 5+ years of experience using CAD software such as Siemens NX
• 5+ years of experience using Teamcenter
• Ability to read and interpret technical data, GD&T, blueprints and engine manuals

Qualifications We Prefer

• Degree STEM field ideally in Mechanical, Aerospace or Manufacturing Engineering
• Aerospace Maintenance Repair and Overhaul (MRO) / 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 (CORE/ACE/SixSigma, Kaizen, Fishbone Diagram, 5-Why, 6s, QCPC and RCCA)
• Experience working with Microsoft O365 suite, 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

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 107,500 USD - 204,500 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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