V05894 Tool Designer - Detail Parts

Job Title: Tool Designer – Detail Parts
Location: Warton (Full-Time Onsite)
Rate: £35 per hour (PAYE) or £44.62 via umbrella (inside IR35)
Contract Length: 12 Months
Clearance: BPSS with SC required
About the Role

We are currently seeking experienced Tool Designers – Detail Parts to join a high-performing engineering team in Warton. This role sits within Operations/Manufacturing, supporting Falcon Works, and focuses on delivering detailed tooling designs for airframe-related components. You will be responsible for taking tooling concepts through full development lifecycle stages—right through to manufacture—supporting cutting-edge manufacturing demonstration and technology programmes.
Key Responsibilities

• Deliver detailed tooling designs from concept through to manufacture
• Support development programmes with robust tooling solutions
• Produce comprehensive tooling documentation, including:
• Risk assessments
• Tooling specifications
• Design review documentation
• Bills of Materials (BoMs)
• UKCA marking documentation (where required)
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams (design, toolroom, process development) and external suppliers
• Apply internal and external standards governing tooling activities

Skills & Experience
Essential:

• Proven experience in detail tool design (preferably within the aerospace sector)
• Strong proficiency in CATIA V5 (particularly surfacing)
• Solid understanding of Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T)
• Ability to solve complex engineering problems from concept to delivery
• Comfortable working in early lifecycle programmes with evolving requirements

Desirable:

• Experience with composite detail tooling and elastomer forming
• Familiarity with internal systems such as SAPCAMS and PLM

Why Join?
This is an opportunity to work on advanced engineering programmes where your expertise will make a real impact. You'll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity, integrity, and merit, with opportunities to contribute to meaningful and innovative work.

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