Tools Development Engineer

Tools Development Engineer in Filton, Bristol (BS34), BS34 7PA | Guidant Global Search Search These jobs were popular with other job seekers Mechanical Engineer Atkins Bristol, Avon Competitive 1 week ago Senior / Principal Engineer - Nuclear System Engineer Atkins Bristol, Avon Competitive 1 week ago Engineer - Nuclear System Engineer Atkins Bristol, Avon Competitive 3 days ago Senior Design Engineer Belcan Technical Recruiting (UK) Ltd Bristol (BS1) Negotiable 4 days ago Principal Mechanical Engineer Systems Engineering and Assessment Limited Bristol, Avon Up to £62k & Benefits 1 month ago Senior Mechanical Design Engineer YT Technologies Bristol (BS1), BS1 From £45,000 to £55,000 per annum 1 month ago Senior Mechanical Engineer Mott MacDonald Bristol, Avon Competitive 1 week ago R&D Engineer Manpower Bristol (BS34), BS34 7JU £40 - £60 per hour 1 week ago Senior/Principal Mechanical Engineer Hays Patchway, Bristol (BS34), BS32 £55000.0 - £65000.0 per annum + £55,000 - £65,000 per annum 1 week ago Product Engineer (Fluid Systems) Ernest Gordon Recruitment Bristol (BS1) £45000 - £55000 per annum + Progression + Training + Share Options 3 days ago Mechanical Engineer Atkins Bristol, Avon Competitive 1 week ago Senior / Principal Engineer - Nuclear System Engineer Atkins Bristol, Avon Competitive 1 week ago Engineer - Nuclear System Engineer Atkins Bristol, Avon Competitive 3 days ago Senior Design Engineer Belcan Technical Recruiting (UK) Ltd Bristol (BS1) Negotiable 4 days ago Principal Mechanical Engineer Systems Engineering and Assessment Limited Bristol, Avon Up to £62k & Benefits 1 month ago Senior Mechanical Design Engineer YT Technologies Bristol (BS1), BS1 From £45,000 to £55,000 per annum 1 month ago Senior Mechanical Engineer Mott MacDonald Bristol, Avon Competitive 1 week ago R&D Engineer Manpower Bristol (BS34), BS34 7JU £40 - £60 per hour 1 week ago Senior/Principal Mechanical Engineer Hays Patchway, Bristol (BS34), BS32 £55000.0 - £65000.0 per annum + £55,000 - £65,000 per annum 1 week ago Product Engineer (Fluid Systems) Ernest Gordon Recruitment Bristol (BS1) £45000 - £55000 per annum + Progression + Training + Share Options 3 days ago Tools Development Engineer Guidant Global Filton, Bristol (BS34), BS34 7PA Contract Published: 1 week ago £29.89 PAYE or £40.00 Umbrella Tools Development Engineer Guidant Global Tools Development Engineer Location: Filton (Full time, on-site) Contract: 6 months (with potential extension) Working Pattern: 35 hours per week | Flexible start/finish within core hours Rate: £29.89 PAYE or £40.00 Umbrella About the Role Guidant Global is working in partnership with Airbus to recruit an experienced Tools Development Engineer to support the successful industrialisation of jigs and tooling assets within a complex manufacturing environment. In this role, you'll play a key part in ensuring tooling solutions are designed, developed, integrated and handed over seamlessly into operations. You'll collaborate closely with Manufacturing Engineering, Operations, Quality, Maintenance, Human Factors and external suppliers to deliver safe, compliant and efficient tooling solutions that support production excellence. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on engineer who enjoys working across the full tooling lifecycle and wants to contribute to high-profile aerospace programmes. What You'll Be Doing As a Tools Development Engineer, you will: Lead the creation, development and modification of jigs and tooling assets , from initial request through to final acceptance and handover Translate requirements from Manufacturing Engineering, Operations, Quality, Maintenance and Human Factors into robust technical specifications Act as technical project lead , managing supplier interfaces and supporting supplier selection and performance Ensure tooling solutions meet Health & Safety, Ergonomics, Environmental, Security and Export Control requirements Support CapEx and OpEx activities in collaboration with Finance Oversee tooling design datasets, validation and manufacturing acceptance Support plants and Final Assembly Lines where tooling assets are in use Contribute to root cause analysis , continuous improvement and non-conformance resolution Collaborate with R&D to integrate older and emerging industrial technologies What We're Looking For Essential Experience & Skills HNC in Engineering or significant hands-on experience (10+ years) in jig and tool design/engineering Strong experience using CATIA V5 Solid tooling experience within a manufacturing or production environment (automotive or other regulated industries considered) Awareness of tooling maintenance and lifecycle requirements Ability to prepare clear, structured tooling specifications Confident communicator, able to engage effectively from shop floor to senior stakeholders Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workload IT literate and comfortable working with digital tools Desirable Experience Knowledge of dimensional metrology systems (CMM, Laser Tracker, Faro Arm, Photogrammetry) Mechanical engineering background Experience with additive manufacturing / 3D printing Practical Problem Solving (PPS) and PFMEA knowledge Familiarity with MDM-R vaulting Awareness of Machinery Directive legislation and compliance requirements Why Join Guidant Global? At Guidant Global, people are at the heart of everything we do. We partner with world-leading organisations to deliver innovative workforce solutions, while providing our candidates with a supportive, transparent and engaging experience. You'll benefit from: A dedicated recruitment partner supporting you throughout your assignment Access to exciting, high-profile engineering programmes Competitive pay and flexible working arrangements Opportunities to build specialist expertise and broaden your career within aerospace and advanced manufacturing An inclusive environment where your skills, experience and ideas are valued Our Commitment to Inclusion Guidant Global is proud to be an inclusive employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels respected, supported and able to thrive. Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. 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