Tool Design Specialist

2 months ago


Yorkshire, United Kingdom GKN Aerospace Full time

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Tooling Engineer to join our team at GKN Aerospace. As a Tooling Engineer, you will be responsible for developing tooling solutions to complex problems, designing tooling for high process capability, and ensuring compliance with our Health, Safety and Environmental policies and standards.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop tooling solutions to complex problems through the implementation of tooling, from original concept through to production.
  • Design tooling for high degree of process capability using Catia V5, utilizing the GKN standard Zero Defect Manufacturing (ZDM) tool suite.
  • Accountable for tool fabrication quotes, tooling input for new product quotes, and tooling configuration changes that involve cost estimation, schedule coordination & implementation.
  • Exemplify a safety-first mind-set and ensure compliance with the GKN Aerospace Health, Safety and Environmental policies and standards.
  • Utilize root cause analysis, preventative and corrective action to reduce/eliminate non-conformances.
  • Continuously improve production processes by implementing Lean initiatives.

Requirements

  • A HNC qualification within an Engineering related subject or equivalent.
  • Demonstrable experience of CAD Software (ideally Catia V5).
  • Experience in Tool Design within the Manufacturing industry.
  • Experience of addressing issues within the supply chain; internal and external.

What We Offer

  • Competitive salary dependent on experience.
  • Industry Leading Pension Scheme.
  • Life Assurance 8 x salary.
  • 190 hours holiday + bank holidays.
  • Income protection.
  • Shopping discounts.
  • Cycle To Work Scheme.
  • Employee Assistance Programme.
  • UK Relocation support available (if applicable).

About GKN Aerospace

GKN Aerospace is a leading global supplier of aircraft components and systems. We are committed to delivering operational excellence to our customers and are seeking talented individuals to join our team.



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