Senior Composite Tooling Engineer – Onsite Kilkeel

Collins Aerospace; Kilkeel; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Leave 25 days

Private Medical Insurance

Pension Scheme

Early finish Fridays

Flexible benefits

Gym membership

Life Assurance

Income Protection

Professional Development

EAP

Healthcare benefits

Staff Discounts

Work/Life Balance

Wellness Programs

Employee Recognition

Referral Bonus

Free onsite parking

Job summary

Collins Aerospace Kilkeel is seeking a Senior Tooling Engineer to manage tooling activities for a composite manufacturing facility onsite in Kilkeel, Northern Ireland. You will lead tooling design, collaborate with IPTs, and provide cost estimates to support programme approvals, while maintaining standards and vendor specifications.

The role requires 2+ years in a similar position and 2D/3D modelling experience, plus a engineering degree.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience in a comparable professional role.
• 1 Year's working experience in 2D & 3D modelling.
• Third level qualification in Engineering or a related discipline, or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Design, manage, and maintain all tooling activities for a composite manufacturing facility
• Collaborate with Integrated Product Teams (IPT) to develop optimised tooling solutions aligned with current manufacturing capabilities
• Lead the design of composite tooling using both internal and external resources
• Provide tooling cost estimates (VROM) to support programme planning and approvals
• Act as the subject matter expert for all tooling-related matters across the facility
• Create and maintain technical documentation, tooling standards, and specifications for vendors
• Plan and manage tooling maintenance schedules in line with production needs
• Oversee tooling projects end-to-end, including vendor selection, budgeting, commissioning, and acceptance
• Support and guide tool maintenance teams and repair shop activities
• Partner with Operations to resolve tooling-related challenges on the shop floor
• Drive continuous improvement in tooling strategies, cost efficiency, and product quality
• Lead and support initiatives to enhance manufacturing processes and tooling performance
• Promote a safe working environment aligned with company standards
• Any other duties as deemed relevant to the position

Skills

2 years experience

2D & 3D modelling

Education

Engineering degree or related discipline

Job description

Collins Aerospace Kilkeel is seeking a Senior Tooling Engineer to manage tooling activities for a composite manufacturing facility onsite in Kilkeel, Northern Ireland. You will lead tooling design, collaborate with IPTs, and provide cost estimates to support programme approvals, while maintaining standards and vendor specifications.

The role requires 2+ years in a similar position and 2D/3D modelling experience, plus a engineering degree.