RTX

aerospace and defense

SeniorDurableToolingDesigner

$87–165k North Berwick, Maine, United States FULL TIME Remote Friendly
The Brief

“Senior Durable Tooling Designer at RTX. Skills: durable tooling design, machining fixtures, gauges, lifting devices, material handling equipment, NX or similar CAD software, GD&T, process planning. supports the design and manufacturing of durable tooling in their assigned area(s).. Analyze tooling packages from Manufacturing Engineering to understand scope-of-work requirements.”

What You'll Achieve.

achieve day-to-day objectives that have significant impact on your assigned work area.; contribute to the development of goals of the discipline and planning efforts (budgets, operational plans, etc.).; provide measurable input to new products, processes, or standards in operational plans to implement business strategies.; aid us in how we execute our manufacturing tooling strategy.; offer their expertise in bringing about next-level cost, quality, and technical performance of durable tooling design.

Industry & Context.

aerospace and defense
Problems you'll solve

resolve producibility concerns.

Eligibility Requirements

The ability to obtain and maintain a U. S. government issued security clearance is required., U. S. citizenship is required, DoD Clearance: Secret, Active and existing security clearance required after day 1, On-site work arrangement

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelor's degree (typically in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM)) and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience unless prohibited by local laws/regulations OR Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience OR In absence of a degree, 10 years of relevant experience is required., Must be a US Citizen., Experience in dimension and geometric tolerance of tooling prints and models., Proficient in NX or similar CAD software, Proficient in reading and interpreting 2-D drawings and GD&T (ASME Y14.5), ability to design for manufacturing simplicity, and a understanding of technical blueprints., Understands process planning: Material procurement, sequence of operations, selection of tools and feeds & speeds for various materials such as plastics, aluminum, carbon/alloy steel, stainless steel, titanium, and nickel-based alloys.

Nice to Have

Understands process planning: Material procurement, sequence of operations, selection of tools and feeds & speeds for various materials such as plastics, aluminum, carbon/alloy steel, stainless steel, titanium, and nickel-based alloys., Knowledge of Global Trade Compliance requirements is a plus., Understanding of AS 9100 is a plus, Understanding of ISO 13399 is a plus

What You'll Do.

supports the design and manufacturing of durable tooling in their assigned area(s).

Analyze tooling packages from Manufacturing Engineering to understand scope-of-work requirements.

Conduct concept and layout approval design reviews to support new and legacy programs.

Calculate cost estimates for tool design and manufacturing projects.

Complete export reviews for jurisdiction and classification of tool drawings

and tooling commodities.

Validate supplier quotes meet technical requirements.

Approve and release durable tooling purchase orders for design

Disposition supplier non-conformances for accept

or repair and lead supplier to complete RRCA for all escapes.

Serve as a key voice in alterations to Pratt & Whitney’s Tool Design Manual and Control of Tooling standard work so that we infuse consistency across the execution work stream.

Comply with all tooling-related company procedures

ensure processes and procedures comply with all applicable Environmental

Health and Safety requirements as well as all the applicable quality requirements.

review drawings and concepts and resolve producibility concerns.

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

serves as a liaison between internal stakeholders, Operational Excellence, OEM design services, and tooling OEMs.; work well in an integrated product development/design environment

Communication Scope

key voice in alterations to Pratt & Whitney’s Tool Design Manual and Control of Tooling standard work

Process & Methodology

manage moderately-to-significantly sized projects.

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