Project Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer

About Datum Tool Design

Datum Tool Design has grown and established itself over 25 years to become a specialist in designing and manufacturing high‑precision tooling for the aerospace industry. We provide aerospace tooling packages for a wide range of UK and international customers, and our engineering solutions support some of the most advanced aircraft programmes, delivering innovation and quality.

• 40‑hour standard week (flexible working around core hours). Overtime and occasional travel to customer/supplier visits may be required to meet project deadlines.
• Lead and coordinate the manufacture of projects from release through to delivery within a production/manufacturing environment, ensuring adherence to cost, quality and schedule.
• Review and interpret drawings, CAD models and specifications with attention to GD&T.
• Possess the skills to influence and communicate at all levels, remaining calm under pressure while organising more than one project simultaneously.
• Liaise efficiently with customers, providing project updates, answering technical queries and agreeing resolutions to variances or non‑conformances raised.
• Work closely with in‑house Design, Production & Quality teams to meet customer requirements and follow internal procedures.
• Maintain accurate project documentation and status reports, and effectively communicate project updates at production meetings with management.

• Good communicator with the ability to form and maintain relationships internally and externally.
• Strong analytical, planning and problem‑solving skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Good time‑management skills.
• Proactively contributes to the team.
• Shows moral courage, openness and honesty in all dealings.
• Self‑motivated and able to work under pressure.
• Positive attitude and open to learning and development.

• Degree in Engineering or HNC/HND (Mechanical, Aerospace or Manufacturing) with associated engineering experience.
• At least 5 years of relevant experience within a tool design/engineering environment.
• Strong CAD experience, preferably in Catia.
• Good knowledge and understanding of materials, manufacturing processes and Geometrical Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
• Computer literate and proficient with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Project).

• Experience specifically in aerospace engineering/manufacture.
• Use of MRP (Material Requirements Planning) systems.
• Familiarity/experience with manual/CNC machining.
• Familiarity/experience with inspection/Metrology.
• Familiarity/experience with composite manufacturing processes.

Salary will be negotiable depending on relevant experience. The position includes a competitive salary, health insurance and a contributory pension scheme.