Senior Tool Design Engineer

AFD Systems Limited; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

AFD Systems Limited, an industry leader in advanced engineering and additive manufacturing, seeks a Design Engineer with a strong background in tooling development for aerospace applications. You will join a team delivering design-to-manufacture solutions and lifecycle tooling support, working closely with customers and cross-functional teams.

Candidates should have a minimum of four years in relevant experience, a solid background in CAD/DWG checks, and the ability to lead projects with minimal

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years relevant experience in mechanical design tooling or aerospace components.
• Ability to independently check CAD models and DWGs for design for manufacture and BOM accuracy.
• Experience in life-cycle support of tooling from concept to in-service liaison with customers.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, to liaise with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Component / Tool check and buyoff.
• Provide support to manufacturing / design supply chains.
• Assist Design Manager with training, quotations, project management, and customer liaison.

Skills

CAD models

DWGs

Design review

Project leadership

Verbal & written communication

Education

MEng / BEng Engineering Degree

Tools

CAD software

Job description

We are industry leaders in advanced engineering, system testing, and additive manufacturing, trusted by global manufacturers.

A core revenue stream for AFD Systems is the delivery of engineering services to support mechanical design solutions for the aviation, defence and space sectors.

Our Turn-Key offering for mechanical structures involves combining design, analysis and manufacturing solutions to deliver optimised products.

Job Description

All of the roles defined for a Design Engineer, plus:

• Component / Tool check and buyoff.
• Providing support to manufacturing / design supply chains.
• Assisting the Design Manager with training, quotations, project management, and customer liaison.

Skills & Knowledge

All of the skills & knowledge defined for the Design Engineer, alongside a minimum of 4 years relevant experience, plus:

• A sound tool-design background in the creation of conceptual tool designs and development of the design to final product delivery.
• The ability to provide life-cycle support of tooling from concept design to in-service liaison with the customer.
• The ability to independently check CAD models, DWGs, methodology, designing for manufacture, BOMs, Poka-Yoke, ergonomics / HMI.
• A knowledge and interest of design for additive manufacture is desirable.
• The ability to lead a project, with minimal support from the Design Manager.
• Clear and confident verbal / written communication.

Primary Industry
Aerospace

Employment Type
Full time

Location
Office Based – Blackpool

Required Qualifications
MEng / BEng Engineering Degree (or equivalent)

Applicant Pre-Requisites

Clean Driving Licence
Clear DBS Check
UK Passport Holder