Tool Design Engineer

General information Entity 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.

Safran Landing Systems is the world leader in landing gear, wheels & brakes, and associated systems for civil and military aircraft and helicopters. We master the entire lifecycle of our products, from design and manufacturing through to maintenance. Did you know that every second, somewhere in the world, an aircraft lands using one of our systems?

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Reference   Position description

Domain

Research, design and development

Job field / Job profile

Industrial engineering - Manufacturing tooling engineering

Job title

Tool Design Engineer

Employment type

Permanent

Professional category

Employees / Staff Part time / Full time

Full-time

Job description

Tooling Engineer Gloucester Hybrid Looking after the people who make Safran great is our priority. We offer a range of flexible benefits designed to support you—both in and out of work, including:
• Early finish on Fridays
• Competitive salary and annual bonus and pay review
• 25 days' holiday + bank holidays (option to buy/sell)
• Strong Pension scheme and life assurance
• Professional development, ongoing training, mentoring
• Onsite amenities: parking, restaurant, bicycle storage, showers
• Family-friendly and accessible workplace policies Safran – Here, we craft excellence together.

At Safran, excellence is a journey – and we'd love you to be a part of it. As a trusted global leader in aerospace, defence, and space, we are proud to be a company where diversity, innovation, and opportunity come together to shape a sustainable future where we can all succeed together through a shared vision

We are looking for passionate individuals to join our Engineering Support team as a Product Support Engineering Manager at our Gloucester site.

At Safran, we understand that diversity and inclusion make teams stronger and more effective, and as an organisation, we are committed to fair and equitable employment practices for everyone.

We also know that some candidates may be put off applying for jobs where they don't meet 100% of the criteria outlined in the advert, however, we encourage anybody to apply if you can demonstrate a variety of skills and experience relevant to the requirements of this role. Please let us know if you would like to discuss any reasonable adjustments to the application or hiring process that may better facilitate your participation.

Your Role The Tooling Engineer is responsible for the design, development, validation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of tooling solutions to support aerospace manufacturing and assembly operations. The role ensures tooling is safe, efficient, compliant, and capable of supporting production flow, quality standards, and operational takt requirements across landing gear and associated aerospace components. The Tooling Engineer will work closely with Assembly Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, Operations, and Production teams to deliver robust tooling solutions that support both OE and MRO environments.

But what else? (benefits, specificities, etc.)Key Responsibilities
• Design and develop tooling, fixtures, jigs, lifting aids, and assembly equipment to support aerospace manufacturing and inspection operations.
• Support production teams with tooling-related…