Tools Designer

Job description

Job Title: Tool Designer – Detail Parts

Location: BAE Systems, 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.

Extra information

Status

Closed

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Preston

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Profession type

Design / Fashion

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English