Manufacturing Engineer (Tooling)

TN United Kingdom; Redcar; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in aerospace is seeking experienced Tooling Engineers to join their dynamic team. This role offers the opportunity to develop innovative tooling solutions and contribute to high-performance manufacturing processes. With a commitment to operational excellence and sustainability, you will play a crucial role in delivering quality solutions for the aerospace sector. The company values creativity and expertise, providing a collaborative environment where your contributions will significantly impact the future of aviation. Join a forward-thinking organization and take your career to new heights!

Benefits

Competitive salary based on experience

Industry-leading pension scheme

Life Assurance (8x salary)

190 hours holiday plus bank holidays

Income protection

Shopping discounts

Cycle To Work Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

UK relocation support

Qualifications

• HNC qualification in Engineering or equivalent required.
• Experience in Tool Design within Manufacturing is essential.

Responsibilities

• Develop tooling solutions for complex problems from concept to production.
• Design tooling for high process capability using Catia V5.

Skills

CAD Software (Catia V5)

Tool Design

Supply Chain Management

Root Cause Analysis

Lean Initiatives

Education

HNC in Engineering

Tools

Catia V5

ERP Systems

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Manufacturing Engineer (Tooling), Yorkshire

Client: GKN Aerospace

Location: Yorkshire, United Kingdom

Job Category: Manufacturing

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 068c967f081f

Job Views: 7

Posted: 24.04.2025

Expiry Date: 08.06.2025

Job Description:

Fantastic challenges. Amazing opportunities.

GKN Aerospace is reimagining air travel: going further, faster and greener! Fuelled by great people whose expertise and creativity set the standards in our industry, we’re inspired by the opportunities to innovate and break boundaries. We’re proud to play a part in protecting the world’s democracies. And we’re committed to putting sustainability at the centre of everything we do, opening up and protecting our planet. With over 15,000 employees across 41 manufacturing sites in 12 countries, we serve over 90% of the world’s aircraft and engine manufacturers. There are no limits to where you can take your career.

Job Summary

It’s great to know you’re making a difference to the future of aviation! Whatever part you play, you’ll be helping us deliver operational excellence to our customers. Sitting across our three business lines—Civil, Defence, and Engines—at our East Cowes manufacturing plants, you’ll do just that. Established in 1901, our East Cowes plants, Isle of Wight, are where we design, manufacture, test, and repair high-performance structures and systems. We have two facilities on the Island: Falcon Yard, Ferry Road, and Osborne Site, Saunders Way. Both locations employ the company’s distinct competencies in major assemblies and composite structures for the global aerospace market. Our customer base includes Airbus, Astronics, BAE Systems, Boeing, Bombardier Aerospace, Cessna, Cobham, Honeywell, Leonardo, Lockheed Martin, Rolls Royce, and Triumph.

Due to an exciting period of growth, we are now seeking experienced Tooling Engineers to join our thriving team on the Isle of Wight.

Based at our East Cowes site and reporting into the Manufacturing Engineer Manager, the successful candidate will join our team of 6-10 Manufacturing Engineers and will need to be flexible for limited ad-hoc travel, nationally and internationally.

We will provide relocation support within the UK to the Isle of Wight for successful applicants.

Job Responsibilities

• The development of tooling solutions (mould tools; 5-axis fixtures; assembly jigs; shop aids) for complex problems through the implementation of tooling, from concept to production.
• Designing tooling for high process capability using Catia V5 and the GKN standard Zero Defect Manufacturing (ZDM) tool suite.
• Managing tool fabrication quotes, tooling input for new product quotes, configuration changes involving cost estimation, schedule coordination, and implementation.
• Ensuring safety-first mindset and compliance with health, safety, and environmental policies.
• Using root cause analysis and corrective actions to reduce non-conformances.
• Continuously improving production processes through Lean initiatives.

How You'll Contribute

Bring your passion and talent with the following skills, experience, qualifications, and attributes:

Essential:

• HNC qualification in Engineering or equivalent
• Experience with CAD software (preferably Catia V5)
• Experience in Tool Design within Manufacturing
• Experience addressing supply chain issues

Desirable:

• Knowledge of ISO9000, AS9100, or D1-9000 quality systems
• Background in Aerospace industry
• Familiarity with AS9145 APQP process or similar
• Experience with ERP systems
• Ability to interpret aged drawings
• Green Belt Certification

This role requires UK National Security Vetting (UKNSV) Security clearance (SC).

What We'll Offer

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Industry-leading pension scheme (matching contributions up to 8%)
• Life Assurance (8x salary)
• 190 hours holiday plus bank holidays
• Income protection, shopping discounts, Cycle To Work Scheme, Employee Assistance Programme
• UK relocation support (if applicable)
• Collaborative, dynamic working environment

Join us and keep the world moving …

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