Tool Engineer - 1st Shift

Tool Engineer - 1st Shift (

Job Number:

340953 ) Textron Aviation has been inspiring the journey of flight for nine decades through the iconic and beloved Cessna and Beechcraft brands. We are passionate advocates of aviation, empowering people with the freedom of flight. As you join our legacy as a global leader in private aviation, you'll have opportunities to try new fields, expand your skills and knowledge, stretch your abilities, and build your career. We provide a competitive and extensive total rewards package that includes pay and innovative benefits to support you and your family members - now and in the future, beginning day one. Your success is our success. Description

JOB SUMMARY

Tool Engineers will utilize manufacturing, industrial, and mechanical engineering principles to design tooling for fabrication of aircraft components and assemblies. This includes but is not limited to current production, experimental, customer service, aftermarket, and defense products.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Creation of electronic and physical tool designs.
• Lead and participate in cross-functional tooling projects that enable both product and process improvements.
• Create tool designs, fabrication methods and tool string coordination strategies for new aircraft.
• Observe and analyze current methods and processes for tool fabrication. Make recommendations for tool improvements to support production quality, work simplification and cost reduction.
• Develop tool designs that optimize human factors and are compliant with OSHA standards.
• Support product lines with tool investigations for maintenance and repair of tooling.

Qualifications

EDUCATION/ EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor of Science degree required in one of the following: o Mechanical Engineering o Manufacturing Engineering o Industrial Engineering o Other related fields

QUALIFICATIONS

• Knowledge of manufacturing, industrial or mechanical engineering principles
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong work ethic
• Good analytics and problem-solving skills
• Mechanical aptitude
• Excellent organizational skills
• Computer proficiency (MS Office, CAD software, etc)
• Ability to work within a team Textron Aviation Inc.

must comply with U.S export control laws and regulations. If a position requires access to sensitive information controlled under these laws and regulations, a successful applicant must be eligible to meet any requirements to access controlled information. Kansas Tax Credit Join Textron Aviation's Kansas team and you may be eligible for a $5,000 state of Kansas Aviation tax credit for up to five years.

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//www.aircapitaloftheworld.com/taxcredits for more information on the tax credit. EEO Statement Textron is committed to providing Equal Opportunity in Employment, to all applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, disability, sex (including pregnancy and sexual orientation), genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.

Recruiting Company :

Textron Aviation Primary Location :

US-Kansas-Wichita Job Field :

Manufacturing Schedule :

Full-time Job Level :

Individual Contributor Job Type :

Standard Shift :

First Shift Job Posting :

04/23/2026, 7:52:23 AM