Manufacturing Design Engineer; Jigs & Fixtures

We are looking for a Manufacturing Design Engineer – Jigs & Fixtures to support the design, development and delivery of production tooling that enables the manufacture of high-quality vehicles across all Gordon Murray Automotive programmes. Working as part of our Manufacturing Engineering team, you will play a key role in defining and delivering innovative jigs, fixtures and tooling that maximise production efficiency while meeting GMA’s exacting standards for quality, cost, ergonomics and health & safety.

Working closely with Manufacturing Engineering, Production Technicians, Purchasing, suppliers and the wider engineering team, you will own tooling projects from initial concept and feasibility through to design, manufacture, commissioning, implementation and handover. This is an excellent opportunity to develop and apply your engineering expertise within a fast-paced, low-volume, high-performance automotive environment, contributing directly to the delivery of some of the world's most exciting cars.

You will be responsible for designing and delivering production tooling, jigs and fixtures that support vehicle assembly operations across current and future GMA programmes. Working collaboratively across engineering and manufacturing, you will ensure tooling solutions are technically robust, commercially effective, safe and fit for purpose while driving continuous improvement throughout the manufacturing process.

Primarily based at Windlesham, the role will also provide ad hoc support to the Dunsfold framing facility as required.

• Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering to define, develop and scope production tooling, jig and fixture requirements.
• Own tooling projects from concept and feasibility through design, manufacture, commissioning, implementation and final handover.
• Design robust and effective production tooling, jigs and fixtures that support high-quality vehicle assembly.
• Select appropriate engineering materials and manufacturing processes to optimise tooling performance, durability, lead time and cost.
• Conduct design reviews and manufacturing risk assessments for tooling concepts and installations.
• Ensure tooling designs comply with relevant engineering standards, quality requirements, ergonomic principles and Health & Safety regulations.
• Drive continuous improvement of existing tooling, jigs and fixtures to enhance quality, safety, ergonomics, efficiency, reliability and cost-effectiveness.
• Apply a hands-on and practical approach, supporting engineering and manufacturing activities across the business and on the shop floor when required.
• Liaise with Purchasing and external suppliers to obtain quotations, raise purchase requisitions and manage tooling expenditure.
• Clearly communicate tooling project status, programme risks, support requirements and progress against agreed timing and deliverables.
• Develop standardised tooling design practices, design guidelines and lessons learned to improve future vehicle programmes.
• Lead and support structured root cause investigations relating to tooling, assembly and manufacturing issues.
• Own and maintain Manufacturing CAD data, tooling layouts, Bills of Materials (BoMs), tooling registers and facility planning information.
• Manage tooling budgets and contribute to departmental budget planning, forecasting and cost tracking.
• Maintain and support departmental additive manufacturing equipment, including on-site 3D printers, where required.
• Support virtual build events, production readiness activities and manufacturing launch activities for current and future vehicle programmes.
• Identify opportunities to reduce external supplier dependency, cost and lead time, developing clear business cases for potential in sourcing.
• Remain current with industry best practices, emerging engineering technologies and manufacturing processes.
• Contribute to the day-to-day operation of the Manufacturing Engineering function while supporting a culture of continuous improvement.
• Work collaboratively across engineering, manufacturing and business functions to deliver programme objectives within challenging timescales.

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