At a Glance
- Tasks: Design and develop innovative tooling solutions for aerospace manufacturing.
- Company: Join a global leader in aerospace, defence, and space with a focus on diversity.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible benefits, competitive salary, early finishes, and 25 days holiday.
- Other info: Be part of a supportive community with opportunities for personal and professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in aerospace while developing your skills and career.
- Qualifications: Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering and experience in manufacturing environments.
The predicted salary is between 36000 - 44000 £ per year.
Looking after the people who make Safran great is our priority. We offer a range of flexible benefits designed to support you both in and out of work, including:
- Early finish on Fridays
- Competitive salary and annual bonus and pay review
- 25 days' holiday + bank holidays (option to buy/sell)
- Strong Pension scheme and life assurance
- Professional development, ongoing training, mentoring
- Onsite amenities: parking, restaurant, bicycle storage, showers
- Family-friendly and accessible workplace policies
As a trusted global leader in aerospace, defence, and space, we are proud to be a company where diversity, innovation, and opportunity come together to shape a sustainable future where we can all succeed together through a shared vision.
We are looking for passionate individuals to join our Engineering Support team as a Product Support Engineering Manager at our Gloucester site. At Safran, we understand that diversity and inclusion make teams stronger and more effective, and as an organisation, we are committed to fair and equitable employment practices for everyone.
The Tooling Engineer is responsible for the design, development, validation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of tooling solutions to support aerospace manufacturing and assembly operations. The role ensures tooling is safe, efficient, compliant, and capable of supporting production flow, quality standards, and operational takt requirements across landing gear and associated aerospace components.
The Tooling Engineer will work closely with Assembly Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, Operations, and Production teams to deliver robust tooling solutions that support both OE and MRO environments.
Qualifications:
- Degree, HNC/HND, or equivalent qualification in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related discipline.
- Experience within aerospace manufacturing, assembly, or MRO environments.
- Strong understanding of tooling design principles and manufacturing processes.
- Experience supporting high-volume or pulse line production environments.
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications.
- Knowledge of geometric tolerancing (GD&T) and assembly principles.
- Experience with root cause analysis and problem-solving methodologies.
- Competent in CAD systems and Microsoft Office applications.
- Understanding of aerospace quality and regulatory requirements.
- Experience within landing gear, hydraulics, or complex mechanical assemblies.
- Familiarity with SAP or equivalent ERP systems.
- Knowledge of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies.
- Experience with PFMEA, risk assessments, and process validation.
Why Safran?
- Be part of a global aerospace, defence & space business with over 100,000 colleagues, across 300 sites in 30 countries.
- Join our mission to decarbonise aerospace and make the world a safer place.
- Mobility & training opportunities: We can support your ambitions with training, development, a personalised career plan and mobility opportunities.
- We also have a number of groups and forums across our sites that you can get involved with, including Women at Safran, Diversity at Safran, Sports Clubs, STEM ambassadors, Employee Forum, Charity Partnerships and Wellbeing Programs.
Tooling Design Engineer (Permanent) in Crawley employer: Safran
At Safran Actuation Systems UK in Banbury, we prioritise our employees' well-being with a competitive salary, flexible benefits, and a family-friendly work culture. Our commitment to professional development, coupled with a collaborative environment, empowers you to innovate and grow within the aerospace sector, making a meaningful impact on cutting-edge technologies. Join us to be part of a forward-thinking team that values excellence and fosters continuous improvement.
