Tooling Engineer

Expleo Group

. Develop & manage current production processes to improve Quality, Cost & Time whilst supporting planning and the introduction of new products and processes.

Posted 4/30/2026full-timeBelfast • 🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop & manage current production processes to improve Quality, Cost & Time whilst supporting planning and the introduction of new products and processes.
Good CAD knowledge in creating both 2D and 3D manufacturing data sets. (Modelling/detail drawings/Bill of Materials)
Liaise with ‘in-house’ production to fully understand the end requirement and function.
Create Tooling specification and requirements document.
Liaise with and support design and manufacture supply chain.
Attend design reviews, ‘Factory Acceptance Tests’ (FAT), ‘Site Acceptance Tests’ (SAT) and Tool trials where required.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Engineering Degree or equivalent, with proven practical Engineering & manufacturing knowledge and experience
Candidates without accredited qualifications will be considered depending upon experience
Experience in using Catia
Experience of operating in an environment employing development techniques such as FMEA, DFA, DFM etc
Experience of developing manufacturing tooling and mechanical handling equipment from initial concept to production of 2D drawings
Ability to understand the customer needs to develop a design solution
Proactive ‘Team Player’ with a focus on delivery and quality who is able to work and act autonomously
Ability to liaise at all levels of the business management levels
Excellent communication skills and decision maker
Knowledge of Tooling and Production processes
Practical problem solving and communication skills
Planning, schedule control & project management
Good communication skills
Knowledge of Tooling and Production processes.
Experience of Manufacturing Processes and standards.
Experience defining or updating inspection processes is highly desirable.
Several years of professional experience in a manufacturing environment.
Aerospace & Defence experience preferable but Marine & Automotive will be considered.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Collaborative working environment – we stand shoulder to shoulder with our clients and our peers through good times and challenges
We empower all passionate technology loving professionals by allowing them to expand their skills and take part in inspiring projects
Expleo Academy - enables you to acquire and develop the right skills by delivering a suite of accredited training courses
Competitive company benefits
Always working as one team, our people are not afraid to think big and challenge the status quo
As a Disability Confident Committed Employer, we have committed to:
Ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible
Communicating and promoting vacancies
Offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job
Anticipating and providing reasonable adjustments as required
Supporting any existing employee who acquires a disability or long term health condition, enabling them to stay in work
at least one activity that will make a difference for disabled people
“We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age”. We treat everyone fairly and equitably across the organisation, including providing any additional support and adjustments needed for everyone to thrive

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Hard Skills & Tools

CAD2D manufacturing data sets3D manufacturing data setsCatiaFMEADFADFMmanufacturing toolingmechanical handling equipmentinspection processes

Soft Skills

team playercommunication skillsdecision makingproblem solvingplanningschedule controlproject managementautonomycustomer needs understandingfocus on delivery and quality

Certifications

Engineering Degree