Senior Tolerancing Analyst

Capgemini Engineering; Bristol; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exposure to top global companies

Access to digital learning platforms

Active employee networks

Job summary

Capgemini Engineering is looking for an experienced Senior Tolerancing Analyst to support aerospace and defence engineering programmes. The role involves applying dimensional engineering and tolerance analysis to ensure design solutions meet certification requirements.

The ideal candidate will have extensive engineering experience and a deep knowledge of GD&T. You'll collaborate across functions and coach junior engineers, contributing to a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience operating within complex engineering environments.
• Proven experience within aerospace and defence design assurance frameworks.
• Strong understanding of Airbus business tolerancing processes.

Responsibilities

• Support complex aerospace and defence engineering programmes.
• Ensure robust and manufacturable design solutions.
• Coach and mentor junior engineers.

Skills

Dimensional engineering

GD&T expertise

Tolerance analysis

Technical communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

mecaMASTER

KCnT Suite Database

Job description

Your Role

We are seeking an experienced Senior Tolerancing Analyst to support complex aerospace and defence engineering programmes through the application of dimensional engineering, GD&T, and tolerance analysis expertise. The role will work collaboratively across engineering, manufacturing, and quality functions to ensure robust and manufacturable design solutions aligned with product and certification requirements.

Your Profile

• Extensive experience operating within complex engineering environments.
• Proven experience within aerospace and defence design assurance frameworks, ensuring compliance with industry governance and certification standards.
• Strong understanding of Airbus business tolerancing processes and their practical application.
• Proficiency in 3D tolerance analysis, including the use of tools such as mecaMASTER.
• Advanced GD&T expertise, with a deep working knowledge of ISO-based geometric tolerating standards.
• Ability to define functional datums, tolerance zones, and engineering requirements in line with product intent.
• Comprehensive knowledge of international standards, including ISO GPS, ISO 286, and ASME Y14.5.
• Expertise in tolerance stack‑up analysis, with the ability to assess cumulative variation across complex assemblies.
• Strong understanding of fit and functional requirements, including clearance, transition, and interference fits, and their impact on product performance.
• Experience with specialised tolerancing tools, including KCnT Suite Database and Analyser.
• Excellent technical communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex concepts clearly to diverse audiences.
• Demonstrated capability in cross‑functional collaboration, working effectively with design, manufacturing, and quality teams.
• Commitment to coaching and mentoring, providing structured knowledge transfer to support the development of junior engineers.
• Team leadership experience, including performance management, regular check‑ins, annual appraisals, and supporting individual career development.
• Capability development and workforce growth, including upskilling, talent development, and promoting continuous improvement.
• Client engagement and stakeholder management, including representing the capability at workshops and onsite engagements.
• Recruitment and resourcing support, including leading interviews, providing candidate feedback, and contributing to job offer preparation.
• All roles will require a level of security clearance; BPSS, Security Clearance, or Developed Vetting.

Your Benefits

• Exposure to top global companies (145 of the Fortune 500).
• Open access to digital learning platforms.
• Active employee networks promoting diversity, equity and inclusion such as OutFront, CapAbility, and Women@Capgemini.

EEO Statement

Capgemini is proud to be a disability confident employer (Level 2) under the UK Government’s Disability Confident Scheme. 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.