Jigs & Tools Engineer
Location: Broughton (Onsite)
Contract: 12 Month Contract (likely extension)
Hours: 35 Hours per week, worked over 4.5 days (between 7am–7pm, hours
agreed by the business)
Overtime: Paid over 35 hours (25% uplift Mon–Fri, 50% Sat–Sun)
Rate: £24.01ph PAYE / £32.13ph Umbrella
Clearance: BPSS (completed by the Client)
IR35: Inside IR35
The Opportunity
Our client, a leading organisation within the aerospace manufacturing sector, is seeking a Jigs & Tooling Engineer to join their Manufacturing Engineering function based in Broughton. This role has been created due to increased workload and offers the chance to work on high‑profile engineering programmes within a complex manufacturing environment.
You will play a key role in the development, industrialisation and delivery of jigs and tooling solutions, supporting manufacturing operations from concept through to final acceptance and handover.
Key Responsibilities
* Develop concepts and lead the industrialisation of jigs and tooling assets, including creation, development and modification through to final handover to Operations
* Deliver signed‑off tooling statements of work and technical specifications covering all launch activities
* Ensure tooling, facilities and manufacturing systems meet manufacturing engineering process requirements
* Collaborate closely with Manufacturing Engineering, programme teams, suppliers and wider stakeholders
* Ensure all manufacturing engineering and supplier processes meet EHS, Quality and regulatory standards
* Support the delivery of a capable manufacturing system that meets product design and process requirements
* Deploy lean manufacturing principles to drive efficiency and continuous improvement
* Provide tooling and equipment solutions in conjunction with integration suppliers
* Support R&T submission processes to secure development funding where required
* Establish robust measurement, reporting and governance aligned with programme and PMO structures
Skills & Experience Required
* Experience within aerospace or complex manufacturing environments, ideally supporting wing or large structural assemblies
* Strong knowledge of jigs, tooling, manufacturing processes and build philosophies
* Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications and technical documentation
* Understanding of product development and design‑to‑manufacture principles
* Awareness of health & safety and quality standards within a regulated environment
* Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
* Experience working within multi‑functional teams
* Project management experience is highly desirable
Qualifications
* Appropriate engineering qualification (e.g. HNC, apprenticeship, or equivalent experience)
If you think this could be a new and exciting career opportunity for you and you would like to learn more or just for an initial, no-obligation conversation please contact me on 07732 694 243 or you can apply directly by following the Easy Apply link and I will contact you as soon as I receive your contact details.