Tools Design Engineer

Company: BAE Systems
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Location: Preston
Job Description:

Tool Designer – Detail Parts (

BAE Systems Warton

6 positions

12 months

Full time onsite – 4 days onsite – early finish Friday 1200

BPSS to start with SC clearance obtained on the job.

Inside IR35 – £47.12 per hour Umbrella

Role Description:

Detail tool design from the development of the concept through to issue for detail products and assembly of airframe related parts.

· Proven experience of detail tool design processes – preferably withing the air sector.

· Proficient in the use of CATIA V5

· Thorough understanding of interpreting and applying Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing.

· Knowledge and understanding of/ability to apply external and internal company standards that govern tooling activities

· The ability to generate solutions for complex problems from concept through to actualisation

· Ability to work with multiple teams across different engineering disciplines within the company (eg design,

toolroom, other process development teams within FalconWorks) as well external suppliers.

· Applicants must be comfortable with the uncertainty and volatility associated with working on an early

lifecycle programme.

· Desirable knowledge and experience of internal company systems such as SAPCAMS & PLM

Knowledge:

The ideal candidate should have previous knowledge of developing composite detail tooling and elastomer forming.

Posted: April 20th, 2026