Tooling Engineer (Catia V5) – Aerospace Manufacturing

GKN; East Cowes; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

GKN on the Isle of Wight is seeking an experienced Tooling Engineer to join our East Cowes manufacturing Centre of Excellence. You will develop tooling solutions from concept to production, ensuring safety and lean performance while collaborating with the Manufacturing Engineering Manager.

Ideal candidates will have Catia V5 expertise, an engineering HNC, and proven experience in composite and assembly tooling within manufacturing. Occasional travel may be required nationally and internationally.

Qualifications

• HNC in Engineering or equivalent is required.
• Demonstrable experience using Catia V5.
• Significant experience in composite and assembly tooling design.

Responsibilities

• Develop tooling solutions from concept through to production.
• Design tooling with high process capability using Catia V5.
• Quote tool fabrication and contribute to new product quotes, including cost estimates and scheduling.

Skills

Tooling design

Root cause analysis

Lean manufacturing

Education

HNC in Engineering or equivalent

Tools

Catia V5

Job description

GKN on the Isle of Wight is seeking an experienced Tooling Engineer to join our East Cowes manufacturing Centre of Excellence. You will develop tooling solutions from concept to production, ensuring safety and lean performance while collaborating with the Manufacturing Engineering Manager.

Ideal candidates will have Catia V5 expertise, an engineering HNC, and proven experience in composite and assembly tooling within manufacturing. Occasional travel may be required nationally and internationally.