Composite Tool Designer - Isle of Wight (888169)

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Composite Tool Designer
Isle of Wight, England

You will be responsible for supporting the development of composite tooling from design and construction methods through to delivery of physical hardware within prescribed time and cost limits.

The scope of the role covers large metallic mould tools (fabricated and cast construction) up to 6 tonnes as well as more general process tooling such as machining fixtures and smaller component detail tooling.

Key accountabilities:
- You will work within the described tooling procedure to bring tooling in, helping to enhance and update the procedure if appropriate.
- Designing both individual and suites of Tooling from concept exploring multiple options and ideas.
- Challenging existing concepts and identifying opportunities for developing and innovating.
- Working closely with Composite Research Engineers to evaluate best fit and function within identified composite processes.
- Production of detailed plans and drawings
- Identifying and sourcing appropriate materials from external suppliers
- Supporting the production of physical hardware and prototypes
- Working with Composite Research Engineers to successfully reach commissioning phase and develop processes.
- Providing support (on or off site) to final commissioning phase including liaising with suppliers to support manufacture and ensuring this is completed to cost and time.
- Working with off-site designers in the supply chain by providing data and sharing concepts

Previous experience of tool design, development and construction ideally gained within the aerospace composite industry. You will have a working knowledge of geometrical tolerance and the effects of thermal expansion essential. You will have a thorough understanding of datum strategies to ensure minimal part tool alignment issues and maximum process repeatability and effectiveness. You will have knowledge and experience of tool design to work within automated processes including automatic deposition and robotic assembly highly advantageous. You will have in-depth knowledge of the use of CATIA v5 for 3D modelling using work benches such as assembly design, part design, generative shape design (surfacing) and 2D package of draft and its application when applied to tool design.

Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.