Manufacturing Engineer - Tooling Design
About this role
Fantastic challenges. Amazing opportunities.
GKN Aerospace is reimagining air travel: going further, faster and greener! Fuelled by great people whose expertise and creativity sets the standards in our industry, we’re inspired by the opportunities to innovate and break boundaries. We’re proud to play a part in protecting the world’s democracies. And we’re committed to putting sustainability at the centre of everything we do, opening up and protecting our planet. With over 16,000 employees across 32 manufacturing sites in 12 countries we serve over 90% of the world’s aircraft and engine manufacturers and achieved sales of £3.6bn in 2025. There are no limits to where you can take your career.
Job Summary
It’s great to know you’re making a difference to the future of aviation! Whatever part you play you’ll be helping us deliver operational excellence to our customers.
At our GKN Filton site, we specialise in the design and manufacture of large complex structural wing assemblies, detailed metallic components and wing systems for a combination of both civil and military aircraft.
We have an new exciting and career defining opportunity for a Manufacturing Tooling Engineer to join the team.
The successful applicant will perform a variety of engineering duties in planning and modifying fixtures, tools and manufacturing processes.
How You'll Contribute
We're looking for someone with the ability to resolve production issues in a timely manner completing all documentation on assigned parts.
As well as:
- Develop, evaluate, improve and documents Tooling processes
- Develop and implement process control techniques including work instructions using tools such as SPC, PFMEA
- Analyse Tooling process flows continually for the improvements of quality, cost reduction, lead-time reduction for new work
- Collaborate with other functions to ensure effective Tooling solutions
- Coordinate Tool inspection procedures with multifunctional teams
- Address and document cause and corrective action issues to prevent future problem occurrences
- Determine required material and tools to meet manufacturing demands
What You'll Bring
The successful applicant will be proactive in their approach and seek out opportunity to contribute, the ability to communicate with a variety of stakeholders is also an essential part of this role.
In addition, you'll need the following skills
Essential:
- Relevant plant tooling experience
- Proficient IT skills (ideally ERP system, Office packages etc)
Desirable:
- Tool making experience
- Experience in a similar role
What We'll Offer
Once you’re on board you’ll get the following perks and benefits:
⦁ Competitive salary dependent on experience
⦁ Industry Leading Pension Scheme = we’ll match your contributions up to 8% on a 1 : 1.5 basis
⦁ Life Assurance 8 x salary
⦁ 175 hours annual leave + bank holidays
⦁ Flexible working hours including the ability to finish 12:00pm on Friday
⦁ Income protection
⦁ Shopping discounts
⦁ Cycle To Work Scheme
⦁ Employee Assistance Programme
⦁ Virtual GP Clinic for you and immediate family
⦁ A collaborative, dynamic working environment
As well as a competitive package we’ll offer you a world of opportunity. We want to see your career fly! We’ll support your career progression by providing you with learning and development opportunities. That’s the beauty of being part of a global business, once you’re on board you never know where you career journey may take you!
We’ll offer you fantastic challenges and amazing opportunities. This is your chance to be part of an organisation that has proven itself to be at the cutting edge of our industry; and is committed to pushing the boundaries even further. And with some of the best training on offer in the industry, who knows how far you can go?
A Great Place to work needs a Great Way of Working
Everyone is welcome to apply to GKN. We believe that we can only achieve our ambitions through a coming together of diverse minds who enjoy collaborating in an inspirational environment. Through our commitment to diversity, inclusion and belonging and by living our five powerful principles we’ve created a culture where everyone feels welcome to contribute. It’s a culture that won us ‘The Best Workplace Culture Award’. By embracing and celebrating what makes us unique we encourage everyone to bring their full self to work.
We’re also committed to providing an accessible recruitment process, so if you require reasonable adjustments at any stage during our recruitment process please get in touch and let us know.
We are the place where human dreams, plus human endeavour, shape the future of aerospace innovation and technology.
Company at a glance
GKN Aerospace is the world’s leading multi-technology tier 1 aerospace supplier, with a mission to be the most trusted and sustainable partner in the sky. As a global company serving the world’s leading aircraft manufacturers, GKN Aerospace designs, manufactures and delivers an extensive range of advanced aerospace systems, components and technologies – for use in commercial and defense aircraft ranging from helicopters, business jets, passenger planes and advanced air mobility vehicles to the most advanced fighter aircraft. In line with its mission, GKN Aerospace is committed to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050. Lightweight composites, additive manufacturing, electrical wiring interconnection systems and innovative engine systems help to reduce emissions and weight on today’s aircraft, while it collaborates with global partners to accelerate the development of zero-emission aircraft technologies, including hydrogen-powered propulsion and all-electric flight. GKN Aerospace is market leading in aerostructures and engine systems, with 16,000 employees across its 36 manufacturing locations in 12 countries.
Top Benefits
- Industry Leading Pension Scheme
- Life Assurance
- Annual leave
- Flexible working hours
- Income protection
- Shopping discounts
- Cycle To Work Scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Virtual GP Clinic
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