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Job Description
What will you be doing?
As a Tooling Design Engineer, you will be responsible for the end-to-end design and delivery of mechanical test fixtures and rigs to support validation activities at both component and system levels. This hands-on role requires strong design skills, a practical understanding of mechanical systems, and the ability to work across disciplines and with external partners.
Your main responsibilities will be:
* Design and develop mechanical test fixtures and test rigs to support component and system-level testing.
* Lead the scoping and definition of test rig requirements based on technical objectives and system constraints.
* Assist with initial prototype builds and hands-on rig commissioning.
* Manage Bills of Materials (BOMs) and support Design and Release (DnR) documentation.
* Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to align test setups with mechanical, electrical, and thermal system requirements.
* Liaise with suppliers and manufacturing teams to ensure components are procured and built to specification.
* Implement lessons learned and drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance rig performance, safety, and reusability.
Who are we looking for?
You are...
* Passionate about engineering
* result-oriented
* proactive
Qualifications
Experience, skills and qualifications required:
* Background in mechanical or systems engineering roles, ideally within the automotive or aerospace sectors.
* Proven experience in test rig or fixture design for mechanical or electromechanical systems.
* Familiarity with system-level validation processes and requirements capture.
* Proficient in Siemens NX or other 3D CAD tools for mechanical design and assembly integration.
* Strong understanding of engineering BOMs and product release workflows (DnR).
* Ability to collaborate within cross-disciplinary teams and communicate technical details effectively.
Additional Information
Why join us?
We foster a community of dually talented individuals who are both entrepreneurs and technology specialists. Our teams embody the spirit of innovation and entrepreneurship, enabling us to develop solutions most efficiently.
Our commitment to sustainable growth is unwavering, and we continuously strive for accelerated transformation and continuous improvement. Through ALTEN labs, mentoring programs, internal universities, and more, we are always pushing boundaries and embracing new possibilities.
We offer incredible opportunities to join inspiring projects in the most innovative companies.
We prioritise your career development with personalised support plans tailored to your own aspirations. We're here to empower you and help you reach your full potential.
Join our passionate team and start building tomorrow, today!
In short you get:
* A personalised career path and a rewarding management style
* A chance to work on the most exciting engineering projects and technologies along with Premium Customers
* A huge diversity of engineering projects and industries
* A competitive salary
* Private Medical Insurance
* Pension Scheme
* Cycle-to-work Scheme among many additional benefits
* Social atmosphere, regular gatherings, and team buildings
* Flexible way of working (role dependent)
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Consulting
* Industries
IT Services and IT Consulting
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