At a Glance
- Tasks: Design and manage tooling for cutting-edge composite manufacturing.
- Company: Join Collins Aerospace, a leader in aviation innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, career growth, and a focus on safety.
- Other info: Dynamic team environment with opportunities for continuous improvement.
- Why this job: Shape the future of air travel with innovative tooling solutions.
- Qualifications: 2+ years experience in a relevant role and 1 year in 2D design.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
Do you want to be part of a team working on cutting-edge innovations that shape the future of air travel? If so, Collins Aerospace is looking for a Senior Tooling Engineer to join our composites team onsite in Kilkeel, Northern Ireland. At Collins Aerospace Kilkeel, we push the boundaries of innovation, prioritise safety and drive cost efficiency. Our mission goes beyond transporting people from point A to point B; we strive to make air travel more comfortable, connected, and secure. As a global leader in aviation interior products and services, we partner with airlines and original equipment manufacturers to deliver outstanding travel experiences.
What You Will Do
- Design, manage, and maintain all tooling activities for a composite manufacturing facility
- Collaborate with Integrated Product Teams (IPT) to develop optimised tooling solutions aligned with current manufacturing capabilities
- Lead the design of composite tooling using both internal and external resources
- Provide tooling cost estimates (VROM) to support programme planning and approvals
- Act as the subject matter expert for all tooling-related matters across the facility
- Create and maintain technical documentation, tooling standards, and specifications for vendors
- Plan and manage tooling maintenance schedules in line with production needs
- Oversee tooling projects end-to-end, including vendor selection, budgeting, commissioning, and acceptance
- Support and guide tool maintenance teams and repair shop activities
- Partner with Operations to resolve tooling-related challenges on the shop floor
- Drive continuous improvement in tooling strategies, cost efficiency, and product quality
- Lead and support initiatives to enhance manufacturing processes and tooling performance
- Promote a safe working environment aligned with company standards
- Any other duties as deemed relevant to the position
What You Will Learn
- Advanced composite tooling design and manufacturing processes
- End-to-end project management of tooling programmes
- Cross-functional collaboration within Integrated Product Teams
- Vendor management and external supplier engagement
- Continuous improvement methodologies, including lean manufacturing principles
- Problem-solving in a high-performance production environment
- How to optimise tooling for efficiency, cost, and quality in a real-world setting
Essential Criteria
- Minimum 2 years experience in a comparable professional role.
- 1 Year's working experience in 2D
Toolmaker Engineer (Permanent) employer: Collins Aerospace
Collins Aerospace in Kilkeel offers an exceptional work environment where innovation meets collaboration, making it a prime employer for those passionate about shaping the future of air travel. With a strong focus on employee growth, safety, and continuous improvement, team members benefit from hands-on experience in advanced composite tooling design while enjoying a supportive culture that values their contributions. Located in the picturesque Mourne region, employees also enjoy a unique blend of professional development opportunities and a vibrant community lifestyle.
