Toolmaker Engineer

Do you want to be part of a team working on cutting-edge innovations that shape the future of air travel? If so, Collins Aerospace is looking for a Senior Tooling Engineer to join our composites team onsite in Kilkeel, Northern Ireland.

Our mission goes beyond transporting people from point A to point B; we strive to make air travel more comfortable, connected, and secure.

As a global leader in aviation interior products and services, we partner with airlines and original equipment manufacturers to deliver outstanding travel experiences.

Design, manage, and maintain all tooling activities for a composite manufacturing facility
Lead the design of composite tooling using both internal and external resources
Provide tooling cost estimates (VROM) to support programme planning and approvals
Act as the subject matter expert for all tooling-related matters across the facility
Plan and manage tooling maintenance schedules in line with production needs
Oversee tooling projects end-to-end, including vendor selection, budgeting, commissioning, and acceptance
Support and guide tool maintenance teams and repair shop activities
Drive continuous improvement in tooling strategies, cost efficiency, and product quality
Lead and support initiatives to enhance manufacturing processes and tooling performance
Advanced composite tooling design and manufacturing processes
End-to-end project management of tooling programmes
Problem-solving in a high-performance production environment
How to optimise tooling for efficiency, cost, and quality in a real-world setting

1 Year's working experience in 2D & 3D modelling.
~ Third level qualification in Engineering or a related discipline, or equivalent.

1 Year’s working experience of composite production techniques & processes.
~3 Year’s working experience in a tool manufacturing environment.
~3 Year’s working experience of working with external vendors to deliver tooling packages
~ 1 year project management experience

We are committed to providing an industry-leading benefits package. 25 days Annual Leave & 9 Public Holidays
~ Ability to buy & sell annual leave
~ Attractive Compensation Package
~ Private Medical Insurance
~ Generous Employer Contribution Pension Scheme
~ Early finish on Fridays
~ Flexible benefits tailored to you
~ Discounted gym membership
~ Life Assurance
~ Professional Development & Growth
~ Support with professional fees
~ Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
~ Healthcare benefits (including healthcare cash plan)
~ Staff Discounts
~ Work/Life Balance
~ Wellness Programs
~ Employee Recognition
~ Employee Referral Bonus
~ Free onsite parking
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All qualified applications will be given careful consideration without regard to ethnicity, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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