Senior Manufacturing Tooling Engineer
About Us:
Greenjets is building the future of sustainable aviation. As we scale next-generation propulsion and aircraft assembly programmes, we are looking for a Tooling Manufacturing Engineer to lead the design and development of production tooling used across engine and aircraft assembly operations.
This is a hands-on engineering role at the intersection of design, manufacturing and industrialisation - ideal for someone who enjoys solving complex assembly challenges and creating tooling solutions that directly impact production performance.
About the Job:
You will be responsible for designing, developing and implementing tooling solutions that support the assembly of engines, structures and aircraft systems. Working closely with manufacturing, design and production teams, you’ll ensure tooling is robust, repeatable, safe and production-ready.
From early prototype builds through to scaled production, you’ll play a key role in enabling efficient and high-quality assembly processes.
Responsibilities
Design and develop tooling, jigs, fixtures and assembly aids for engine and aircraft assembly
Support manufacturing and production teams with tooling improvements and process optimisation
Create detailed CAD models, manufacturing drawings and tooling documentation
Work closely with design engineering to ensure manufacturability and assembly efficiency
Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on build quality, repeatability and production throughput
Support root cause investigations and implement corrective tooling solutions
Manage tooling through the full lifecycle — concept, validation, production and maintenance
Coordinate with suppliers and machine shops for tooling manufacture and procurement
Ensure tooling complies with aerospace quality, safety and regulatory requirements
What We’re Looking For
Experience in tooling design within aerospace, automotive, motorsport or advanced manufacturing environments
Strong understanding of manufacturing and assembly processes
CAD proficiency (Ideally 3DX)
Experience designing assembly fixtures, jigs, lifting equipment or precision tooling
Knowledge of tolerance stack-ups, GD&T and production engineering principles
Practical, hands-on engineering mindset with strong problem-solving ability
Comfortable working in fast-paced development and production environments
Desirable
Experience supporting engine assembly or aircraft production
Knowledge of composite and metallic structures manufacturing
Familiarity with lean manufacturing and industrialisation processes
Experience working with external tooling suppliers and fabrication partners
- Department
- Operations
- Locations
- Milton Keynes
- Remote status
- Hybrid
- Employment type
- Full-time
About Greenjets
At Greenjets we’re rethinking how the world moves through the air. From cutting-edge electric propulsion to autonomous UAV systems, we design and deliver technology that makes aviation quieter, cleaner and more capable.
Joining us means working on projects where your ideas have real impact, combining deep engineering expertise with bold design thinking. As a fast-scaling company there are countless opportunities to take ownership and grow, all within a culture that is collaborative, curious and hands-on