Principal Tooling Engineer (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2026-05-20

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-CA-CARLSBAD-582 ~ 2752 Loker Ave W ~ LOKER

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

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?

Pratt & Whitney is seeking a highly motivated individual to support the manufacturing maturation of Ceramic Matrix Composite (CMC) turbine components. CMCs are an enabling material that increases the temperature capability of jet engine components. Through successful development and application of these materials, P&W will deliver engines that are more fuel efficient, lighter weight and more durable for commercial and military applications.

What You Will Do:
As a Principal Tooling Engineer, you will serve as a key technical leader, collaborating with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to design, develop, and optimize advanced tools and fixtures that enhance manufacturing and assembly processes. In this role, you will leverage your extensive expertise to lead complex projects, drive innovation in tooling solutions, and mentor junior engineers to foster technical growth within the team. This position is ideal for experienced professionals seeking to make a strategic impact in a dynamic, fast-paced environment while contributing to the development of cutting-edge technologies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design tooling for all processes utilized to manufacture CMCs.

• Establish and follow best design practices for materials, dimensions, tolerances, work holding and all aspects of tooling for prototyping, low volume production and high volume production of CMC components.

• Work closely with manufacturing and engineering integrated teams to design solutions that support process development.

• Play an active role in the Integrated Product Team process for CMC turbine components.

• Provide focused & effective leadership in eliminating EH&S/Ergonomics/Human Factors risks and addressing quality issues as processes transition into production.

• Support implementation of automation to improve quality and minimize process cost.

• Identify & implement shop floor process optimization, control methods, and work instructions (including specifications, engineering changes, QAD/process control, and tooling definition/requirements).

• Support comprehensive data collection and analysis as it relates to tooling.

• Establish metrics for the tooling effectiveness, cost and durability. Monitor outcomes to identify and implement improvement opportunities.

• Support advancement of CVI Manufacturing Readiness Level (MRL) and support hardware production for Technology Readiness Level (TRL) demonstration.

• Conduct root cause investigations as required and implement corrective actions.

• Training of engineers and technicians.

• Monitor and improve OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) through implementation of Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) practices.

• Identify, investigate and implement new technology to address business goals.

• Support a 24/7 operation as required.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

• 8+ years of Engineering experience, or 5+ years with an advanced degree

• Proficiency in CAD software (e.g., CATIA, NX, SolidWorks).

• In-depth knowledge of GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing) principles, including the ability to interpret and apply complex tolerancing schemes to ensure precision and functionality in designs.

• Extensive experience with manufacturing processes and assembly techniques.

• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Experience designing molds, assembly fixtures, machining fixtures, or other tooling used for composite or ceramic processing in the aerospace industry utilizing a range of materials including graphite, metal and polymers.

• At least 4 years of experience with NX solid modeling software.

• Ability to create, read and interpret technical drawings.

• Understanding of additive manufacturing and advanced tooling technologies.

• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing principles and process improvement tools.

What We Offer:

• Benefits

• Relocation Package

 

Learn More & Apply Now!

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 employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.

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.

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 118,300 USD - 224,900 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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