National AI Awards 2025Discover AI's trailblazers! Join us to celebrate innovation and nominate industry leaders.

Nominate & Attend

Manufacturing / Tooling Engineer

Cheltenham
3 months ago
Applications closed

Related Jobs

View all jobs

Manufacturing Engineer

Manufacturing Engineer (EV)

Tool Maker

Head of Design

Manufacturing Engineer

Manufacturing Engineer

We are currently looking for a Manufacturing Tooling Engineer to be based at our customer site based in Cheltenham.

This role requires a combination of in-depth technical knowledge and practical experience in aerospace tooling and fixtures manufacturing processes, along with skills in leadership, communication, and problem-solving.

The tools designed are required to be documented by CAD drawings according business standards therefore a good knowledge of CAD drawing systems is required. Because it is linked to EHS policies, it is required experience with mechanical analysis and materials to ensure compliance.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Tooling Engineer under the direction of the Manufacturing Engineering Manager is responsible to:

Identify, develop, evaluate, design, improve and document all tooling and fixtures according to their manufacturing processes, characteristics, and requirements from concept, final design, manufacturing, testing, and validation phases.
Develop and implement process control techniques including work instructions for tooling and fixtures. This will include, but not be limited to, the use of capability studies, Statistical Process Control (SPC), Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA), etc, and ensure accurate documentation of tool drawings and manufacturing outputs.
Analyse manufacturing process flows continually for the enhancements of quality, cost reduction, and lead-time reduction for new work impacted by tooling and fixtures.
Evaluate manufacturing processes that require related fixtures and tooling that are consistent with zero defect level and low product cost, for the enhancements of quality, cost reduction, and lead-time reduction.
Facilitate continuous improvement events in support of Value Streams (VS) & Business Process Improvements (BPI) to improve the current tools and fixtures.
Support company policies and procedures, goals and objectives, good manufacturing practices, and maintains a safe EHS and clean work environment by respecting company policies and educating and directing personnel on the use of all Tooling, fixtures.
Manage performance against agreed goals, accountable for quality, on-time delivery, budget, and conduct cost/benefit analysis for tolling and fixtures.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimal 3+ years of tooling manufacturing/design/engineering aerospace practical experience and minimum High National Certification in Mechanical Engineering Technology.

High ethical standards. Models and supports organisation's goals and values; adapts to changing conditions; admits mistakes; is a direct, truthful individual; demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles by using solid analytical skills and solution-driven thinking.

Ability to read and interpret technical documents, drawings (ASME, ISO, GD &T, etc…) and technical specifications. Ability to write clearly and informatively routine reports, correspondence, and designs work flows and procedures. Presents numerical data effectively.

Advanced knowledge of CAD (2D & 3D) design software, 3D printing, tooling/fixtures materials (metallic, composites, etc.). Good knowledge level on software as PLM (Windchill), Word, Excel, Power Point, and other applicable tools.

Ability to manage multiple complex assignments and achieve results due to strong organisational skills with high attention to detail.

Desirable

Background in Lean Manufacturing
Understanding level of AS9100 and ISO 9001
Awareness of measurement and calibration standards

National AI Awards 2025

Subscribe to Future Tech Insights for the latest jobs & insights, direct to your inbox.

By subscribing, you agree to our privacy policy and terms of service.

Industry Insights

Discover insightful articles, industry insights, expert tips, and curated resources.

How to Get a Better Space Sector Job After a Lay-Off or Redundancy

Being made redundant from a role in the UK space sector can be disheartening. Whether your work was tied to satellite design, launch services, ground systems, mission operations, or Earth observation analytics, the experience and specialist knowledge you've gained is still highly valuable. The UK government’s Space Strategy, increased commercial investment, and new launch initiatives across Cornwall, Scotland, and Wales continue to drive opportunities in upstream and downstream space technologies. This guide will help you relaunch your career in the UK space sector after redundancy.

UK Space Jobs Salary Calculator 2025: Work Out Your Market Value in Seconds

Why last year’s pay survey already misfires for UK space talent Ask a Satellite Systems Engineer wrestling with RF budgets, a Mission Operations Analyst shepherding cubesats at 04:00 UTC, or a Launch Vehicle Propulsion Engineer machining ablative liners in Cornwall: “Am I earning what I deserve?” The honest answer drifts faster than orbital debris. Since early 2024 the UK Space Agency released £1.6 billion of National Space Strategy funding, SaxaVord’s spaceport edged toward its first vertical launch licence, and Harwell Campus welcomed three VC‑fuelled in‑orbit‑servicing start‑ups. Each headline ratcheted hiring demand—and salaries. A salary guide printed in 2024 is already as dated as a Block II GPS ephemeris: no mention of the Scottish micro‑launcher premium, the AI‑earth‑observation bubble, or the sudden scarcity of flight‑dynamics controllers who can wrangle multi‑constellation mega‑swarms. To replace guesswork with data, UKSpaceJobs.co.uk distilled a clear, three‑factor formula. Feed in your discipline, UK region & seniority; you’ll get a realistic 2025 baseline—no stale averages, no vague “competitive” claims. This article unpacks the formula, explores the forces inflating space salaries, and sets out concrete steps to boost your value within ninety days.

How to Present Space Sector Solutions to Non-Technical Audiences: A Public Speaking Guide for Job Seekers

The UK space sector is expanding fast—from satellite communications and Earth observation to propulsion, launch services, and space sustainability. But as the technology becomes more complex, employers increasingly want space professionals who can explain it simply and persuasively to non-technical audiences. Whether you're applying for a role in engineering, mission control, data analysis, policy, or business development, your ability to present clearly is now seen as a critical soft skill. In fact, many interviews now include public speaking tasks that test your communication style, clarity, and stakeholder awareness. This guide offers a practical framework for structuring your space sector presentations, tips for engaging slides, storytelling techniques that work in interviews, and advice on answering common questions from executives, clients, and policymakers.