Onsite Tooling Engineer: Process & Improvement

Morson Human Resources Limited; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Safran Actuations is seeking an Industrial Engineer – Tool Control to drive tooling improvements across the Aftermarket Value Stream. You will assess tooling needs, model solutions in 3D, and manage inventory, audits, and compliance in a fast-paced environment.

The role combines engineering, project management and continuous improvement, with hands-on work from tooling assessment to 3D modelling and procurement. This is an onsite position with a guaranteed contract through 1 January.

Qualifications

• Experience using 3D CAD software, ideally NX.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation.
• Strong organisational and project management skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage workload with minimal supervision.
• Good communication skills with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels.
• Intermediate Microsoft Office skills including Excel, Word and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Assess current tooling inventory and tooling requirements across the Aftermarket Value Stream.
• Conduct gap analysis to identify tooling shortfalls and improvement opportunities.
• Design and model tooling solutions using 3D CAD software, preferably NX.
• Create tooling inserts and components using 3D printing technology.
• Procure tooling where commercial solutions are required.
• Manage tooling inventory, storage and control processes.
• Catalogue tooling within carousel systems and maintain accurate records.
• Laser etch tooling to ensure serialisation and traceability.
• Update and maintain the central Tool Management System.
• Conduct audits to ensure compliance with tooling control procedures.
• Produce reports and track progress against project burn-down plans.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across tooling and manufacturing processes.

Skills

NX CAD

Engineering drawings

Project management

Independent working

Stakeholder communication

MS Office

Tools

NX CAD

3D printing

Tooling inventory systems

Job description

Safran Actuations is seeking an Industrial Engineer – Tool Control to drive tooling improvements across the Aftermarket Value Stream. You will assess tooling needs, model solutions in 3D, and manage inventory, audits, and compliance in a fast-paced environment.

The role combines engineering, project management and continuous improvement, with hands-on work from tooling assessment to 3D modelling and procurement. This is an onsite position with a guaranteed contract through 1 January.