Tools Development Engineer

Airbus; Wrexham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Manufacturing Engineer to oversee the industrialization of Jigs and Tools. This role involves collaborating with R&D to integrate cutting-edge technologies and ensuring the successful design and acceptance of tooling assets. You will be pivotal in defining certification processes and conducting technical assessments, contributing to the advancement of aircraft production. If you have a strong background in manufacturing and engineering, along with excellent communication and leadership skills, this position offers a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing and engineering environments is required.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Ensure successful industrialization of SA Jigs and Tools Requests.
• Collaborate with R&D to integrate requirements and consolidate vision.
• Develop qualified Jigs and Tools assets.

Skills

Manufacturing Engineering

Design

Business Information Systems

Aircraft Production Knowledge

Leadership Skills

Communication Skills

Stakeholder Management

Technical Knowledge

Job description

Responsibilities

1. Ensure successful industrialization of SA Jigs and Tools Requests and supporting Projects (creation, development, and modification) until final acceptance and handover to the Operations Team.
2. Integrate mature industrial technologies in line with R&D.
3. Collaborate with R&D to integrate requirements and consolidate Airbus Industrial Vision.
4. Design and specify Jigs and Tools assets according to requirements.
5. Contribute to CDT MFT for production investigations utilizing tooling and metrology skills.

Tasks

1. Develop qualified Jigs and Tools assets.
2. Interpret aircraft design models and translate them into operational support.
3. Define certification, re-certification, qualification, and re-qualification processes, features, and schedules.
4. Conduct Jigs and Tools Technical Assessments.
5. Prepare Jigs and Tools Technical Acceptance Reports.
6. Manage Jigs and Tools assets Design and Manufacturing data sets.

Required Skills

1. Operate from first principles in manufacturing disciplines, making informed decisions based on technical knowledge.
2. Proficient in Manufacturing Engineering, Design, and Business Information Systems.
3. Extensive knowledge of aircraft production, engineering methods, and procedures.
4. Understand interactions with other Manufacturing Engineering and Business functions.
5. Leadership qualities and self-motivation are desirable.
6. Experience in manufacturing and engineering environments is required.
7. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.