Tooling and Manufacturing Engineer

ALTEN LTD - UK; Broughton; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Medical Insurance

Cycle & Tech Scheme

Employee assistance programme

Life insurance & Pension Scheme

Flexible way of working

Job summary

ALTEN LTD - UK is seeking a Tooling & Manufacturing Engineer to join their Broughton team, supporting activities in the aerospace manufacturing sector. This full-time role focuses on ensuring tooling solutions comply with Airbus standards and effective design reviews.

The ideal candidate will have a relevant engineering degree and experience in tooling design and manufacturing processes. Benefits include private medical insurance, life insurance, and a flexible working environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in tooling design, manufacturing engineering, or production support.
• Ability to assess handling, storage, and safety considerations.
• Understanding of engineering drawings and compliance processes.

Responsibilities

• Attend design and tooling reviews, assessing manufacturability.
• Evaluate tooling requirements and engage suppliers.
• Ensure compliance with Airbus standards and safety requirements.

Skills

Tooling design experience

Understanding of aerospace manufacturing processes

Problem-solving skills

Stakeholder communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering

Job description

About ALTEN

ALTEN is a global engineering and technology consultancy operating across more than 35 countries worldwide. We partner with industry leaders in sectors such as Aeronautics, Aerospace, Defence, Naval, Automotive, Energy, Rail, and IT to deliver innovative engineering solutions that drive technological advancement and support sustainable transformation.

Job Description

As a Tooling & Manufacturing Engineer, you will join our Broughton team to support activities within the aerospace manufacturing sector. You will play a key role in ensuring tooling solutions are fit for purpose across aircraft component programmes, with a strong focus on design reviews, manufacturability, and supplier engagement. You will own tooling concepts from design through to trial phases, ensuring compliance with Airbus standards and operational requirements.

• Location: Broughton
• On Site: Full time
• Clearance: SC clearable
• Experience Level: Junior to Mid

Key Responsibilities

• Attend and actively contribute to design and tooling reviews, assessing manufacturability and usability
• Evaluate tooling requirements (e.g., storage constraints, lifting needs such as crane requirements)
• Engage and interrogate suppliers to understand capabilities, constraints, and tooling needs
• Ensure all tooling solutions are compliant with Airbus standards and safety requirements
• Design and oversee the manufacture of tooling solutions such as trolleys and handling equipment
• Manage and coordinate trial phases, ensuring successful validation and implementation

Qualifications

• Required Skills:
  • Experience in tooling design, manufacturing engineering, or production support
  • Strong understanding of aerospace manufacturing processes and constraints
  • Ability to assess practical handling, storage, and safety considerations for large components
  • Experience working with suppliers and managing technical discussions
  • Good problem‑solving and stakeholder communication skills
• Required Qualifications:
  • A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, or equivalent military experience
  • Demonstrated experience in a manufacturing or tooling‑focused engineering environment
  • Understanding of engineering drawings, standards, and compliance processes
• Desirable Skills:
  • Experience working within Airbus programmes or standards
  • Knowledge of lifting equipment regulations and handling solutions
  • Experience with tooling trials, validation, and industrialisation phases

Benefits

• Private Medical Insurance
• Cycle & Tech Scheme
• Employee assistance programme
• Life insurance & Pension Scheme
• Social atmosphere, regular gatherings & team buildings
• Flexible way of working (role dependent)

EEO Statement

We are proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant & actively encourage applications from members of the Armed Forces community, including veterans, reservists, service leavers, and military spouses/partners. We recognise the value of military skills and experience and are committed to ensuring that no applicant is unfairly disadvantaged during our recruitment and selection processes.

ALTEN is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and values the strength that comes from a global mix of backgrounds and perspectives. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of background or protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.

This role may require you to have or be willing to go through Security Clearance. As part of the onboarding process, candidates will be asked to complete a Baseline Personnel Security Standard; details of the evidence required to apply may be found on the government website Gov.UK. If you are unable to meet this and any associated criteria, then your employment may be delayed, or rejected. Details of this will be discussed with you at interview.