At a Glance
- Tasks: Design and develop innovative jigs and tooling for aerospace manufacturing.
- Company: Join a leading aerospace company focused on quality and safety.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, career growth, and opportunities to work on exciting projects.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with a focus on continuous improvement and innovation.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in the aerospace industry with your engineering skills.
- Qualifications: Degree in Engineering and experience with CAD software required.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
We are seeking a JIGS & TOOLING DESIGN ENGINEER to support a major aerospace programme, delivering high-quality tooling solutions to enable efficient and safe manufacturing and assembly operations. The role will involve the design, development, and validation of jigs, fixtures, and tooling used across complex aerospace systems, ensuring alignment with programme requirements, quality standards, and delivery timelines.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and develop jigs, fixtures, and tooling solutions for aerospace manufacturing and assembly
- Produce detailed 3D CAD models and 2D drawings to required standards
- Support tooling through the full lifecycle: concept, design, manufacture, and validation
- Collaborate with manufacturing, production, and engineering teams to ensure practical and efficient designs
- Ensure compliance with relevant safety, quality, and regulatory standards
- Conduct design reviews and implement feedback from stakeholders
- Support continuous improvement activities across tooling and manufacturing processes
- Consider ergonomics, safety, and usability in all tooling designs
Knowledge & Skills Required
- Degree qualified (minimum 2:1) in Engineering (Aerospace, Manufacturing, Automotive, Robotics, Marine or similar)
- Experience using CAD software (e.g. CATIA, SolidWorks, AutoCAD), preferably CATIA
- Strong understanding of engineering drawings, GD&T, and manufacturing processes
- Proficient in Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project)
- Good problem-solving skills with a practical engineering mindset
Desirable Skills
- Experience within aerospace or other highly regulated industries
- Familiarity with SAP or similar ERP systems
- Project management knowledge or qualifications
- Programming or automation experience (e.g. VBA, Python, C++)
- Understanding of Health & Safety and ergonomic standards (e.g. PUWER)
- Knowledge of composite and metallic structures
- Strong attention to detail and quality
- Ability to work collaboratively within multi-disciplinary teams
- Good communication and stakeholder engagement skills
- Proactive and solution-oriented approach
Jigs and Tooling Design Engineer in Chester employer: SII Group UK
SII Group UK is an exceptional employer located in Reading, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters innovation and collaboration among multidisciplinary teams. With a strong emphasis on career development and hands-on problem solving, employees are encouraged to grow their expertise while contributing to cutting-edge defence technology projects. The structured engineering environment not only supports personal growth but also provides meaningful opportunities to make a significant impact in the field.
