Position: Tooling Quality Engineer Department: Manufacturing Engineering Shift: Monday to Thursday: (Apply online only) Friday: (Apply online only) Role Summary: The Tooling Quality Engineer is responsible for certifying manufacturing tools to meet drawing requirements. Key Responsibilities: Utilise FARO Vantage laser tracking equipment and Spatial Analyser software to certify tools according to drawing specifications. Manage team performance and wellbeing, ensuring safety, quality, timely delivery, and cost efficiency. Understand customer needs (internal and external), manage resource requirements, prioritise workload, and handle stakeholder management. Ensure processes create a safe working environment and meet EHS requirements and KPIs; actively support EHS projects. Oversee the repair and maintenance of tooling assets, both internally and externally. Support internal design and manufacturing engineers on NPI projects, including preparing ROM tool costings for new bids. Implement proactive systems aligned with the AS9145 framework (e.g., process capability analysis, SPC, PFMEA, capacity planning, and error proofing) to reduce failure potential. Maintain governance of tooling assets in line with customer requirements. Lead or support customer audits as needed. Troubleshoot shop issues, lead tooling investigations, and implement RCCA as necessary. Requirements: Essential: Strong interpersonal and influencing skills, including stakeholder management. Ability to manage multiple assignments and priorities to achieve results. Strong organisational skills with high attention to detail. Highly effective problem-solving abilities. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Detailed understanding of GD&T, limits & fits, and strong knowledge of assembly and manufacturing in both metallic and composite products. In-depth understanding of Interchangeability (ICY) philosophies and their importance in processes and customer requirements. Ability to read engineering drawings and interpret specifications. Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, etc.). Degree in Engineering/Technical discipline or equivalent knowledge and experience. Desirable: Strong project management skills. Tool design experience, preferably within an aerospace manufacturing environment. Competence in using CAD software, preferably Catia V5. Positive approach to challenging situations. Willingness to travel within the UK and overseas to meet customers and suppliers. In-depth knowledge of emerging technologies, including digital tools relevant to the aviation industry and on-site processes. Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK, obtain baseline security clearance, and adhere to ITAR restrictions