Position description
Domain
Research, design and development
Job field / Job profile
Industrial engineering - Manufacturing tooling engineering
Job title
Tool Design Engineer
Employment type
Permanent
Professional category
Employees / Staff
Part time / Full time
Full-time
Job description
Tooling Engineer
Gloucester
Hybrid
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
Safran – Here, we craft excellence together.
At Safran, excellence is a journey – and we'd love you to be a part of it. 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.
We also know that some candidates may be put off applying for jobs where they don't meet 100% of the criteria outlined in the advert, however, we encourage anybody to apply if you can demonstrate a variety of skills and experience relevant to the requirements of this role. Please let us know if you would like to discuss any reasonable adjustments to the application or hiring process that may better facilitate your participation.
Your Role
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.
But what else? (benefits, specificities, etc.)
Key Responsibilities
- Design and develop tooling, fixtures, jigs, lifting aids, and assembly equipment to support aerospace manufacturing and inspection operations.
- Support production teams with tooling-related technical issues, investigations, and root cause analysis.
- Ensure tooling complies with aerospace standards, health & safety requirements, and company procedures.
- Produce and maintain tooling drawings, specifications, risk assessments, and technical documentation.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to improve safety, ergonomics, quality, and production efficiency.
- Support new product introduction (NPI), industrialisation activities, and pulse line integration.
- Work collaboratively with Operations, Quality, and Supply Chain teams to ensure tooling availability aligns with production demand.
- Coordinate tooling trials, capability studies, and validation activities.
- Manage tooling modifications and configuration control processes.
- Support investigation and resolution of non-conformances related to tooling or assembly processes.
- Monitor tooling performance, maintenance requirements, and lifecycle management.
- Provide technical guidance and training to production personnel where required.
- Support lean manufacturing initiatives and waste reduction activities across the production environment.
- Liaise with external suppliers and vendors regarding tooling manufacture, repair, and procurement.
Candidate skills & requirements
What You'll Bring
- 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.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
- 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.
- Incorporated Engineer (IEng) status or working towards professional registration.
Here, we craft excellence together.
If you're ready to take your career to new heights and be part of a company that's crafting the future of flight, apply today.
Why Safran?
- A global presence: Be part of a global aerospace, defence & space business with over 100,000 Colleagues, across 300 sites in 30 countries.
- Inclusive & empowering environment: We celebrate our differences and believe they make us stronger. We know that a fulfilling work environment is a key driver for innovative ideas and team success.
- Innovation at the core: Join our mission to decarbonise aerospace and make the world a safer place. Your ambitions can take us further.
- Mobility & training opportunities: We can support your ambitions with training, development, a personalised career plan and mobility opportunities. If you have big dreams, we'll support you to make them a reality.
- A culture of excellence: Join a team that values collaboration, integrity, and continuous improvement. Whatever your background, together we aim for excellence.
Get involved:
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.
General information
Entity
Safran is an international high-technology group operating in the fields of aerospace (propulsion, equipment and interiors), space and defense. Its mission is to contribute sustainably to a safer world, where air transport becomes ever more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Present on every continent, the Group employs 110,000 people and generated €31.3 billion in revenue in 2025. Safran holds, either independently or through partnerships, leading global or European positions in its markets.
Safran was ranked second in the Aerospace & Defense sector in TIME magazine's ""World's Best Companies 2025"" ranking.
Safran Landing Systems is the world leader in landing gear, wheels & brakes, and associated systems for civil and military aircraft and helicopters. We master the entire lifecycle of our products, from design and manufacturing through to maintenance. Did you know that every second, somewhere in the world, an aircraft lands using one of our systems?
Would you like to grow in an international, stimulating and supportive environment within a human-sized company? Join us! Become one of our 8,000 passionate employees worldwide.
Don't meet 100% of the requirements? That's not a barrier for us. Above all, we're looking for creative and committed people!
Reference
2026-183783
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