Toolmaker Engineer (Permanent)

Do you want to be part of a team working on cutting-edge innovations that shape the future of air travel? If so, Collins Aerospace is looking for a Senior Tooling Engineer to join our composites team onsite in Kilkeel, Northern Ireland. Our mission goes beyond transporting people from point A to point B; we strive to make air travel more comfortable, connected, and secure. As a global leader in aviation interior products and services, we partner with airlines and original equipment manufacturers to deliver outstanding travel experiences.  Design, manage, and maintain all tooling activities for a composite manufacturing facility Lead the design of composite tooling using both internal and external resources Provide tooling cost estimates (VROM) to support programme planning and approvals Act as the subject matter expert for all tooling-related matters across the facility Plan and manage tooling maintenance schedules in line with production needs Oversee tooling projects end-to-end, including vendor selection, budgeting, commissioning, and acceptance Support and guide tool maintenance teams and repair shop activities Drive continuous improvement in tooling strategies, cost efficiency, and product quality Lead and support initiatives to enhance manufacturing processes and tooling performance Advanced composite tooling design and manufacturing processes End-to-end project management of tooling programmes Problem-solving in a high-performance production environment How to optimise tooling for efficiency, cost, and quality in a real-world setting 1 Year's working experience in 2D & 3D modelling. ~ Third level qualification in Engineering or a related discipline, or equivalent. 1 Year’s working experience of composite production techniques & processes. ~3 Year’s working experience in a tool manufacturing environment. ~3 Year’s working experience of working with external vendors to deliver tooling packages ~ 1 year project management experience We are committed to providing an industry-leading benefits package. 25 days Annual Leave & 9 Public Holidays  ~ Ability to buy & sell annual leave  ~ Attractive Compensation Package  ~ Private Medical Insurance  ~ Generous Employer Contribution Pension Scheme  ~ Early finish on Fridays  ~ Flexible benefits tailored to you  ~ Discounted gym membership  ~ Life Assurance ~ Professional Development & Growth  ~ Support with professional fees  ~ Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)  ~ Healthcare benefits (including healthcare cash plan)  ~ Staff Discounts  ~ Work/Life Balance  ~ Wellness Programs  ~ Employee Recognition  ~ Employee Referral Bonus  ~ Free onsite parking  ~ Submit your CV through Workday. All qualified applications will be given careful consideration without regard to ethnicity, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Privacy Policy and Terms: Click on this link to read the Policy and Terms