Textron · 1 month ago
Sr Tool Design Engineer / Principal Tool Design Engineer, Bell Wichita FLRAA
Wichita, KS
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
2+ years expTextron is a pioneer in aviation, shaping the future through specialized engineering. The Senior Tool Design Engineer will lead the development of innovative manufacturing technology for the Bell Future Long-Range Assault Aircraft and other advanced designs, focusing on tooling and prototyping solutions.
AerospaceFinanceIndustrial
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Create and refine 3D models, apply GD&T principles, and design tooling for complex assemblies
Develop fixtures, molds, and additive manufacturing solutions while integrating small subassemblies into larger jigs
Perform surface analysis and scan data reviews to ensure precision and quality
Ensure safety and ergonomics are built into every design to protect operators and improve usability
Collaborate through Microsoft Teams meetings and design reviews with customers and build teams to ensure alignment and successful project execution
Direct customer facing experience in Assembly Tool design, Component Tool Engineering or NC Programming / Machining role
Effectively identify, report and resolve potential safety and quality hazards/risks
Coordinate cognizant design engineering and integrated operation teams to perform producibility analysis and manufacturing trade studies to determine cost effective tooling solutions to complex manufacturing technical objectives
Manage complex projects through a disciplined approach to initiating, planning, executing, controlling and closing to achieve specific goals to specific success criteria
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree with a Major in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or Computer Engineering required
At least 2 years of experience in Tool Engineering / Tool Design
Catia V6 experience required
Able to apply Tool Engineering / Tool Design analysis knowledge to evaluate discrepancies and anomalies
Preferred
3DX experience preferred
Proficiency in Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T) preferred
Assembly Fixture design experience (large/small assemblies, part handling) preferred
Detail Tool Design experience (molds, trim tools, NC experience, grind fixtures)
Additive manufacturing tooling experience
Surface Analysis/Scan data experience
Benefits
You’ll be off every other Friday with our 9/80 work schedule
80 hours of Personal Time Off (PTO)
120 hours Vacation time
12-13 paid holidays per year
6 weeks parental leave
Tuition reimbursement
Competitive salary
Comprehensive health insurance
Access to the Plane Healthy Wellness Center
Access to more than 11 Employee Resource Groups
Company
Textron
Textron Inc. is a multi-industry company that leverages its global network of aircraft, defense, industrial and finance businesses to
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1B2025-10-16Post Ipo Debt· $1B
1978-01-13IPO
Leadership Team
Jörg Rautenstrauch
President and CEO Industrial Segment and Kautex
Scott Donnelly
President and chief operating officer
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