Manafacturing / Tooling Engineer

Verify; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Tooling Engineer to enhance manufacturing processes through innovative tooling solutions. In this role, you will identify, design, and implement tooling and fixtures while ensuring adherence to quality and cost standards. Your analytical skills will be crucial in evaluating manufacturing processes and driving continuous improvement initiatives. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the aerospace sector, working in a dynamic environment where your expertise will directly impact production efficiency and quality. If you are passionate about engineering and looking to make a significant difference, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of aerospace tooling manufacturing/design experience required.
• Ability to read technical documents and interpret drawings.

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop tooling and fixtures for manufacturing processes.
• Implement process control techniques and document outputs.
• Facilitate continuous improvement events for tooling enhancements.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Solution-driven Thinking

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Education

High National Certification in Mechanical Engineering Technology

Tools

CAD Software (2D & 3D)

PLM Software (Windchill)

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Overview

Duties and responsibilities:

The Tooling Engineer under the direction of the Manufacturing Engineering Manager is responsible to:

1. Identify, develop, evaluate, design, improve and document all tooling and fixtures according to their manufacturing processes, characteristics, and requirements from concept, final design, manufacturing, testing, and validation phases.
2. Develop and implement process control techniques including work instructions for tooling and fixtures. This will include, but not be limited to, the use of capability studies, Statistical Process Control (SPC), Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA), etc., and ensure accurate documentation of tool drawings and manufacturing outputs.
3. Analyse manufacturing process flows continually for the enhancements of quality, cost reduction, and lead-time reduction for new work impacted by tooling and fixtures.
4. Evaluate manufacturing processes that require related fixtures and tooling that are consistent with zero defect level and low product cost, for the enhancements of quality, cost reduction, and lead-time reduction.
5. Facilitate continuous improvement events in support of Value Streams (VS) & Business Process Improvements (BPI) to improve the current tools and fixtures.
6. Support company policies and procedures, goals and objectives, good manufacturing practices, and maintain a safe EHS and clean work environment by respecting company policies and educating and directing personnel on the use of all tooling and fixtures.
7. Manage performance against agreed goals, accountable for quality, on-time delivery, budget, and conduct cost/benefit analysis for tooling and fixtures.

Qualifications:

Minimal 3+ years of tooling manufacturing/design/engineering aerospace practical experience and minimum High National Certification in Mechanical Engineering Technology.

High ethical standards. Models and supports organization’s goals and values; adapts to changing conditions; admits mistakes; is a direct, truthful individual; demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles by using solid analytical skills and solution-driven thinking.

Ability to read and interpret technical documents, drawings (ASME, ISO, GD & T, etc.) and technical specifications. Ability to write clearly and informatively routine reports, correspondence, and designs workflows and procedures. Presents numerical data effectively.

Advanced knowledge of CAD (2D & 3D) design software, 3D printing, tooling/fixtures materials (metallic, composites, etc.). Good knowledge level on software as PLM (Windchill), Word, Excel, Power Point, and other applicable tools.

Ability to manage multiple complex assignments and achieve results due to strong organizational skills with high attention to detail.

Desirable:

• Background in Lean Manufacturing
• Understanding level of AS9100 and ISO 9001
• Awareness of measurement and calibration standard