As the Tooling Design Engineer, you will be working alongside a market‑leading Defence and Aerospace company that is constantly growing and developing. The role focuses on the creation and optimisation of high‑quality tooling to support production and product development.
Responsibilities
* Develop manufacturing tooling within CNC Machining or Composite layup.
* Design new tooling and fixturing requirements.
* Create Technical Requirement Specifications and detailed process instructions.
* Produce Manufacturing BOMs and routings to aid ease of manufacture.
* Actively participate in Level 1 & 2 MDWT (Mission Directed Work Team) meetings.
* Assist with the technical requirements of the relevant section of the Capital plan from definition to acceptance.
* Support full‑rate production of a range of products.
* Collaborate closely with Industrial Engineering, Production Engineering, and other functions.
Qualifications
* Background in tooling design with experience in a manufacturing environment.
* Broad manufacturing knowledge: CNC machining, composites, fabrication, mechanical assembly, additive manufacturing.
* Ability to design new tooling, developing from initial concepts through to production release.
* Experience using CAD software (CREO) to generate 3D models and technical drawings.
* Experience using PDM software (Windchill) to manage document release and change.
* Ability to produce detailed drawings to BS8888 and an understanding of GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerances).
* Awareness of DFM/A and PFMEA principles and practical application.
* Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma Methodology, and quality toolset experience.
* Experience preparing manufacturing BOMs and routings, and manufacturing process instructions.
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