Senior Durable Tooling Designer (Onsite)
What You Will Do
As part of our evolving flexible work philosophy, we identify role types within all job titles so candidates understand where and how work happens. This role is On-site, supporting hands-on production environments essential to our engines’ success.
We’re investing in critical tooling talent to elevate how we design, deploy, and sustain durable tooling across our Module Centers & Operations (MC&O). As we modernize and mature our tooling strategy, we are seeking experienced, energetic, technically sharp durable tooling designers to join our Operational Excellence organization.
You will directly influence the next generation of Pratt & Whitney tooling—improving cost, quality, and technical excellence across MC&O sites. The Senior Durable Tooling Designer plays a key role in supporting the design and manufacturing of durable tooling—machining fixtures, gauges, lifting devices, and material‑handling equipment.
Operating within the durable tooling value stream, you’ll partner with internal stakeholders, OEM design services, and tooling suppliers to drive execution from concept through delivery. This role balances technical skill, project management, leadership, and supplier coordination.
You’ll manage impactful projects, guide junior team members, and help shape the future of Pratt & Whitney’s tooling standards and processes.
Key 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
- Acknowledge 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 all tooling-related processes, EHS requirements, and quality standards
- Manage 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
Qualifications
- You Must Have:
- Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field and 5+ years relevant experience, OR an advanced degree and 3+ years experience, OR 8+ years 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
- We Prefer:
- 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
Why Join Us?
This position gives you the opportunity to:
- Influence tooling strategy across multiple Module Centers
- Be a key contributor to Pratt & Whitney’s tooling revitalization initiative
- Work hands-on with tooling supporting world-class aerospace manufacturing
- Help shape and modernize the standards that define how Pratt & Whitney designs and manages durable tooling