Tool Designer, Lead

Job description

Fantastic challenges. Amazing opportunities. GKN Aerospace is reimagining air travel: going further, faster and greener! Fuelled by great people whose expertise and creativity sets the standards in our industry, we’re inspired by the opportunities to innovate and break boundaries. We’re proud to play a part in protecting the world’s democracies. And we’re committed to putting sustainability at the centre of everything we do, opening up and protecting our planet. With over 16,000 employees across 33 manufacturing sites in 12 countries we serve over 90% of the world’s aircraft and engine manufacturers and achieved sales of £3.35 bn.in 2023. There are no limits to where you can take your career. Job Summary: The Tool Design Team Lead is responsible for technical leadership and execution of special tooling design, development, and production support within an aerospace manufacturing environment. This role emphasizes hands-on tooling ownership, ensuring tools meet design intent, production rate requirements, and quality system standards. The position leads a team of tooling engineers while driving manufacturability, tool performance, and continuous improvement across the tooling lifecyc...