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RC Fornax is looking for a Manufacturing/Tooling Engineer to support our aerospace client in Luton.

This is 6 months contract initially, outside IR35 and we offer negotiable pay rate doe.

Working pattern : Hybrid 3-4 days on site per week

Job Responsibilities

* Develop tooling solutions (mould tools, 5-axis fixtures, assembly jigs, shop aids) to address complex challenges, from concept through to production.

* Design tooling to achieve a high degree of process capability using Catia V5 and industry-standard Zero Defect Manufacturing (ZDM) tool suite.

* Manage tool fabrication quotes, provide tooling input for new product quotes, and oversee tooling configuration changes, including cost estimation, schedule coordination, and implementation.

* Promote a safety-first mindset and ensure compliance with all relevant Health, Safety, and Environmental policies and standards.

* Apply root cause analysis, preventive, and corrective actions to reduce or eliminate non-conformances.

* Drive continuous improvement in production processes by implementing Lean initiatives.

Essential:

* A HNC qualification within an Engineering related subject or equivalent

* Significant experience in Tool Design related to composite moulds and assembly jigs, Design for Manufacture (DFM)

* Demonstrable experience of CAD Software (ideally Catia V5)

* Experience of addressing issues within the supply chain; internal and external

Desirable:

* Working knowledge of quality system models such as ISO9000, AS9100, or D1-9000

* Background in Aerospace industry

* Familiarity with AS9145 APQP process or equivalent

* Understanding and use of an ERP system

* Experience of interpreting aged drawings

* Green Belt Certified

Due to the nature of this project, successful candidate must hold Active SC Clearance and be a sole British national