Manufacturing Tooling Engineer

Capgemini; Stevenage; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering services leader in Stevenage is seeking a Manufacturing Tooling Engineer. This role involves designing aerospace tooling solutions, leading technical improvements, and resolving manufacturing issues. The ideal candidate has 8-12 years of experience, is proficient in CREO CAD, and excels in stakeholder engagement. Join a collaborative environment where you can impact high-precision manufacturing processes with a supportive hybrid working model.

Benefits

Well-being hub

Hybrid working up to 70%

Possibility to work up to 45 days per year from abroad

Open access to digital learning platforms

Active employee networks promoting diversity, equity and inclusion

Qualifications

• 8-12 years of experience in manufacturing tooling and assembly engineering.
• Recognized subject matter expert in assembly tooling design, manufacturing processes, and materials.
• Proven track record delivering complex tooling solutions for high-precision manufacturing environments.

Responsibilities

• Drive design and development of aerospace and defence manufacturing tooling and fixtures.
• Serve as the primary technical authority for tooling design and improvements.
• Drive root cause analysis and resolve tooling-related challenges.
• Identify and eliminate non-essential design/process elements.

Skills

Chartered Engineer or equivalent

Advanced proficiency in CREO CAD

Strong analytical skills

Excellent communication and leadership skills

Job description

At Capgemini Engineering, the world leader in engineering services, we bring together a global team of engineers, scientists, and architects to help the world's most innovative companies unleash their potential. From autonomous cars to life‑saving robots, our digital and software technology experts think outside the box as they provide unique R&D and engineering services across all industries. Join us for a career full of opportunities. Where you can make a difference. Where no two days are the same.

Your Role

Capgemini is looking for a Manufacturing Tooling Engineer, who will be a key technical authority driving the design, development, and implementation of Aerospace and Defence manufacturing tooling and fixtures. Using CREO CAD and your deep understanding of manufacturing processes, you'll deliver high‑performance tooling solutions that enhance production efficiency and quality. Responsibility include:

Tooling Design & Development: Lead the creation and refinement of aerospace and defence manufacturing tooling and fixtures using CREO CAD, ensuring alignment with engineering and production needs.

Technical Leadership: Serve as the primary technical authority for tooling design, improvements, and repairs across multiple projects, offering expert guidance and oversight.

Manufacturing Issue Resolution: Drive root cause analysis and resolve tooling‑related challenges to minimize production disruptions and maintain operational efficiency.

Cost & Process Optimization: Identify and eliminate non‑essential design/process elements to reduce production costs while maintaining high quality standards.

Stakeholder Collaboration: Act as the key liaison between manufacturing teams, suppliers, and procurement to address technical concerns and ensure smooth project execution.

Testing & Documentation: Support tooling validation through functional and environmental testing, and produce detailed technical documentation including specs, instructions, and reports

Your Profile

• Chartered Engineer (or equivalent) with 8‑12 years of experience in manufacturing tooling and assembly engineering.
• Recognized subject matter expert in assembly tooling design, manufacturing processes, and materials.
• Advanced proficiency in CREO CAD and associated engineering tools.
• Proven track record delivering complex tooling solutions for high‑precision manufacturing environments.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify and resolve tooling and fixture challenges quickly and effectively.
• Experience optimizing designs for cost, manufacturability, and quality.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement, communication, and leadership skills.
• Experience managing technical risks, validating tooling performance, and supporting trials.
• Demonstrated ability to work on‑site and collaborate across multi‑functional engineering teams.

If you're excited about this role but don't meet every requirement, we still encourage you to apply, your unique experience could be just what we need.

What you'll love about working here

• Well‑being hub and different wellbeing initiatives
• Hybrid working up to 70%
• Possibility to work up to 45 days per year from abroad
• Open access to digital learning platforms
• Active employee networks promoting diversity, equity and inclusion like OutFront, CapAbility or Women@Capgemini
• Capgemini is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) under the UK Government's Disability Confident scheme. As part of our commitment to inclusive recruitment, we will offer an interview to all candidates who declare they have a disability, and meet the minimum essential criteria for the role. Please opt in during the application process.

Need to know

• This is an on‑site role based in the South‑East, with occasional travel to other sites as required.
• Sole UK nationality and SC clearance eligibility required.
• You can bring your whole self to work. At Capgemini building an inclusive future is part of everyday life and will be part of your working reality. We have built a representative and welcoming environment, for everyone

Capgemini is a global business and technology transformation partner, helping organizations to accelerate their dual transition to a digital and sustainable world, while creating tangible impact for enterprises and society. It is a responsible and diverse group of 340,000 team members in more than 50 countries. With its strong over 55‑year heritage, Capgemini is trusted by its clients to unlock the value of technology to address the entire breadth of their business needs. It delivers end‑to‑end services and solutions leveraging strengths from strategy and design to engineering, all fueled by its market leading capabilities in AI, generative AI, cloud and data, combined with its deep industry expertise and partner ecosystem.