Tooling and Manufacturing Engineer

ALTEN is a global engineering and technology consultancy operating across over 35 countries worldwide. We partner with industry leaders across sectors including Aeronautics, Aerospace, Defence, Naval, Automotive, Energy, Rail, IT and many more to deliver innovative engineering solutions that drive technological advancement & support sustainable transformation.

Our teams of passionate and agile engineers work on cutting-edge projects that shape the future of technology and sustainability. At ALTEN, we empower talented engineers to innovate, solve complex challenges, and deliver impactful solutions that build tomorrow’s world—today.

Join us and start building tomorrow’s world today!

As a Tooling & Manufacturing Engineer, you will join our Broughton team to support our activities within the aerospace manufacturing sector.

You will play a key role in ensuring tooling solutions are fit for purpose across aircraft component programmes, with a strong focus on design reviews, manufacturability, and supplier engagement. The role involves owning tooling concepts from design through to trial phases, ensuring compliance with Airbus standards and operational requirements.

• Location:
  Broughton
• On Site:
  Full time
• Experience Level: Junior to Mid

Key Responsibilities:

• Attend and actively contribute to design and tooling reviews, assessing manufacturability and usability
• Evaluate tooling requirements (e.g., storage constraints, lifting needs such as crane requirements)
• Engage and interrogate suppliers to understand capabilities, constraints, and tooling needs
• Ensure all tooling solutions are compliant with Airbus standards and safety requirements
• Design and oversee the manufacture of tooling solutions such as trolleys and handling equipment
• Manage and coordinate trial phases, ensuring successful validation and implementation

Required Skills:

• Experience in tooling design, manufacturing engineering, or production support
• Strong understanding of aerospace manufacturing processes and constraints
• Ability to assess practical handling, storage, and safety considerations for large components
• Experience working with suppliers and managing technical discussions
• Good problem-solving and stakeholder communication skills

Required Qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering
  , or
  equivalent
  military experience
  .
• Demonstrated experience in a manufacturing or tooling-focused engineering environment
• Understanding of engineering drawings, standards, and compliance processes
• Experience working within Airbus programmes or standards
• Knowledge of lifting equipment regulations and handling solutions
• Experience with tooling trials, validation, and industrialisation phases

We bring together entrepreneurial, tech-driven people to deliver innovative solutions for leading companies.

At ALTEN, you’ll work on exciting projects, supported by ongoing learning, mentoring, and clear career development tailored to your goals.

Join a passionate team and help build tomorrow, today.

• A personalised career path and a rewarding management style
• A huge diversity of engineering projects and industries
• Private Medical Insurance
• Employee assistance programme
• Life insurance & Pension Scheme
• Social atmosphere, regular gatherings &team buildings
• Flexible way of working (role dependent)

We are proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant & actively encourage applications from members of the Armed Forces community, including veterans, reservists, service leavers, and military spouses/partners. We recognise the value of military skills and experience and are committed to ensuring that no applicant is unfairly disadvantaged during our recruitment and selection processes.

ALTEN is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and values the strength that comes from a global mix of backgrounds and perspectives. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of background or protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.

This role may require you to have or be willing to go through Security Clearance. As part of the onboarding process candidates will be asked to complete a Baseline Personnel Security Standard; details of the evidence required to apply may be found on the government website  If you are unable to meet this and any associated criteria, then your employment may be delayed, or rejected .

Details of this will be discussed with you at interview.