Senior Manufacturing Engineer - Tooling Technical expertise in Manufacturing Engineering, with a professional qualification/background (university degree) in Engineering (Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical). Fully competent in own field of work, developing skills in other areas. Increasingly able to provide Technical input at all levels of work. Capable of being a technical representative, representing the business at a customer/supplier meeting. Identifies and anticipates technical problems and offers solutions. Drives to complete the job on time and continually searches for better ways of doing things. Understands situations by analysing them logically and uses information in a systematic way identifying appropriate course of action for resolution. Ability to apply complex and non-routine analysis. Working knowledge of quality systems such as IS9001, AS9100 or D1-9000. Understanding of APQP AS9145 principles. In depth experience and knowledge with generation of tool designs for multiple aircraft programmes, types of fixture and material types. Experience, Skills, Formal Qualifications Minimum experience: ONC and 7 year background in engineering (Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical), Degree/HNC 3 years' experience. Minimum of five years' experience in use of Tool design software (CATIA). Knowledge of processing methods and products of Aerospace. Experience of continuous improvement and lean management. Good interpersonal team working skills with the ability to influence stakeholders. Proven ability to work and to deliver under own initiative. Ability to manage and to coordinate internal/external customer requirements. Achieving delivery to time cost and quality. Self-motivated, resourceful, strong minded and committed. Innovative toward all aspects of the job. Flexible and capable of working in a complex environment. Good reporting and communication skills on project status and progress. Capable of interfacing professionally with customers and suppliers.