Summary: RC Fornax is seeking a Manufacturing/Tooling Engineer for a 6-month contract to support an aerospace client in Luton. The role involves developing tooling solutions and managing tool fabrication while promoting safety and continuous improvement. The position is hybrid, requiring 3-4 days on-site each week, and is classified as outside IR35.

Key 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.

Key Skills:

• 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.
• Working knowledge of quality system models such as ISO9000, AS9100, or D1-9000 (desirable).
• Background in Aerospace industry (desirable).
• Familiarity with AS9145 APQP process or equivalent (desirable).
• Understanding and use of an ERP system (desirable).
• Experience of interpreting aged drawings (desirable).
• Green Belt Certified (desirable).

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: Luton

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: outside IR35

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Other