Tooling and Test Equipment Engineer

Tooling and Test Equipment Engineer

Safran is an international high-technology group operating in the fields of aerospace (propulsion, equipment and interiors), space and defense. Its mission is to contribute sustainably to a safer world, where air transport becomes ever more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Present on every continent, the Group employs 110,000 people and generated €31.3 billion in revenue in 2025. Safran holds, either independently or through partnerships, leading global or European positions in its markets.

Safran was ranked second in the Aerospace & Defense sector in TIME magazine's "World's Best Companies 2025" ranking.

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Production

Industrial engineering - Manufacturing tooling engineering

Tooling and Test Equipment Engineer

Permanent

Professional, Engineer & Manager

Full-time

Here, we craft excellence together. Your mission? Making the journey the most enjoyable part of the trip.

The Tooling Design Engineer is responsible for the design, development, validation, and management of tooling, jigs, fixtures, prototypes, and test tooling required for both research, development, and production industrialization of new and existing products. This position works autonomously and as a leader within cross-functional teams, collaborating closely with Engineering, Operations, Manufacturing, Quality, and Supply Chain to ensure solutions address program objectives in quality, delivery, safety, and cost.

The role integrates advanced manufacturing technologies, drives continuous improvement, and supports best practices in tooling within the company.

Summary of Duties:

• Design, develop, and validate tooling, jigs, fixtures, prototypes, and test tooling using advanced and emerging technologies (including, but not limited to, CAD, additive manufacturing, 3D scanning, and simulation tools) to support production and R&D activities.
• Lead and coordinate the full cycle of tooling projects, including specification, approval, procurement, manufacturing, implementation, maintenance, and storage, with autonomy and accountability.
• Manage make-versus-buy decisions in close collaboration with Supply Chain, ensuring compliance with company standards and consideration of cost, manufacturability, and sustainability.
• Provide technical leadership in cross-functional teams and act as a primary point of contact for tooling-related projects in a multicultural, multidisciplinary environment.
• Review and manage supplier tooling designs, ensuring quality, usability, and cost align with requirements; oversee schedule, purchasing, and delivery.
• Maintain tooling standards, protocols, and documentation, supporting the development and optimization of best practices.
• Drive quality, efficiency, and output improvements through innovative tooling solutions and participation in continuous improvement initiatives (LEAN, Kaizen, VSM, 5S, etc.).
• Provide engineering feedback to improve product design, manufacturability, cost optimization, and environmental impact, ensuring compliance with customer and company specifications.
• Solve manufacturing issues, demonstrating…