Tooling Engineer

Gkn Aerospace; Chihuahua; Presencial; MXN 400.000 - 650.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

GKN Aerospace in Chihuahua is seeking a Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineer to design and modify fixtures, tools, and manufacturing processes, and to resolve production problems with documentation on assigned parts. You will perform inspections, tool maintenance, CNC setup, and contribute to DFx, AS9100 compliance, and continuous improvement through Six Sigma practices.

This role requires a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electromechanical, Aerospace, or Industrial Engineering, a metalworking

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electromechanical, Aerospace, or Industrial Engineering.
• Metalworking profile with experience in machine tools and machining equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings (blueprints).

Responsabilidades

• Perform periodic Laser Tracker/CMM inspections of assembly jigs and products.
• Manage periodic inspection and maintenance of shop-floor assembly tooling and jigs.
• Provide tooling engineering support to production.
• Design and develop mold tools, assembly jigs, and fixtures, from initial concept through production implementation.
• Apply Design for Manufacturing (DFM) principles.
• Perform CNC setup and programming.
• Experience in mechanical design using CATIA V5.
• Experience in the aerospace industry and familiarity with AS9100 requirements.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting engineering drawings and technical specifications.
• Knowledge of GD&T and tolerance stack-up analysis (desirable).
• Hands-on experience with conventional milling machines and CNC machining centers.
• Experience with industrial automation (desirable).
• Proficiency in CAD/CAM software and manufacturing applications.
• Knowledge of TPM, predictive maintenance, and autonomous maintenance principles.
• Experience working directly with suppliers on technical and manufacturing requirements.
• Knowledge and application of Six Sigma methodologies.

Conocimientos

Laser Tracker/CMM Inspections

Tooling Engineering

DFM Principles

CNC Setup/Programming

CATIA V5

AS9100 Knowledge

GD&T

CAD/CAM Software

Six Sigma

Supplier Collaboration

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electromechanical, Aerospace, Industrial Engineering

Herramientas

CATIA V5

CAD/CAM software

CNC machining centers

Measuring tools & fixtures

Descripción del empleo

Fantastic challenges. Amazing opportunities.

GKN Aerospace is reimagining air travel: going further, faster and greener! Fuelled by great people whose expertise and creativity sets the standards in our industry, we’re inspired by the opportunities to innovate and break boundaries. We’re proud to play a part in protecting the world’s democracies. And we’re committed to putting sustainability at the centre of everything we do, opening up and protecting our planet. With over 16,000 employees across 32 manufacturing sites in 12 countries we serve over 90% of the world’s aircraft and engine manufacturers and achieved sales of £3.6bn in 2025. There are no limits to where you can take your career.

Job Summary

Performs a variety of engineering work in design and modification of fixtures, tools, and manufacturing processes. Resolves production problems and completes documentation on assigned parts

Job Responsibilities

• Perform periodic Laser Tracker/CMM inspections of assembly jigs and products.
• Manage periodic inspection and maintenance of shop-floor assembly tooling and jigs.
• Provide tooling engineering support to production.
• Design and develop mold tools, assembly jigs, and fixtures, from initial concept through production implementation.
• Apply Design for Manufacturing (DFM) principles.
• Perform CNC setup and programming.
• Experience in mechanical design using CATIA V5.
• Experience in the aerospace industry and familiarity with AS9100 requirements.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting engineering drawings and technical specifications.
• Knowledge of GD&T and tolerance stack-up analysis (desirable).
• Hands-on experience with conventional milling machines and CNC machining centers.
• Experience with industrial automation (desirable).
• Proficiency in CAD/CAM software and manufacturing applications.
• Knowledge of TPM, predictive maintenance, and autonomous maintenance principles.
• Experience working directly with suppliers on technical and manufacturing requirements.
• Knowledge and application of Six Sigma methodologies.

Job Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electromechanical, Aerospace, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• Metalworking profile with experience in machine tools and machining equipment
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings (blueprints)

We’ll offer you fantastic challenges and amazing opportunities. This is your chance to be part of an organisation that has proven itself to be at the cutting edge of our industry; and is committed to pushing the boundaries even further. And with some of the best training on offer in the industry, who knows how far you can go?

A Great Place to work needs a Great Way of Working

Everyone is welcome to apply to GKN. We believe that we can only achieve our ambitions through a coming together of diverse minds who enjoy collaborating in an inspirational environment. Through our commitment to diversity, inclusion and belonging and by living our five powerful principles we’ve created a culture where everyone feels welcome to contribute. It’s a culture that won us ‘The Best Workplace Culture Award’. By embracing and celebrating what makes us unique we encourage everyone to bring their full self to work.

We’re also committed to providing an accessible recruitment process, so if you require reasonable adjustments at any stage during our recruitment process please get in touch and let us know.

We are the place where human dreams, plus human endeavour, shape the future of aerospace innovation and technology.