Job summary

Our aerospace client based in Hamble, Southampton, is seeking a Tooling Quality Engineer with FARO Vantage experience to join them on an initial 6-month contract.

Key skills required for this role

FARO Vantage, Quality, Tooling

Important

FARO Vantage Experience

Job description

Position: Tooling Quality Engineer Department: Manufacturing Engineering Shift:

• Monday to Thursday: 0600 - 1415
• Friday: 0600 - 1200

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.