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Job Description

SECURITY CLEARANCE: You will be subject to BPSS and Export Control checks (including a criminal record check).

LOCATION: Site (60% of your working week must be office based).

TYPE: Full time.

• Financial Reward: Competitive salary, annual profit share, contributory pension, share options, car leasing scheme, free onsite parking, season ticket loan, tax‑free technology scheme, discounted shopping and much more.
• Work / Life Balance: 35 hour week, flexible working around core hours and Friday afternoons off, hybrid working.
• Personal Development: Personalised development plan, Airbus Leadership University and unlimited access to 10,000+ E‑learning courses, internal mobility including international opportunities.
• Health & Wellbeing: Wellbeing benefits (including 24/7 online GP and mental health support), Employee Assistance Programme, discounted family health / dental insurance / eye tests, cycle‑to‑work scheme, on‑site canteen and coffee shop.
• Family and Caregiving: Life assurance, enhanced pay for parental leave (23 weeks at 100% pay), adoption / shared parental / caregiving leave.
• Inclusive Environment: Wellbeing room, Multi-faith room, Employee Representative Groups (Gender, LGBTQ+, International, Generational, Disability, Social & Cultural Diversity, Neurodiversity).

Our world is changing. And so are we. From our commitment to zero‑carbon flight (#ZEROe) to cleaning up space, sustainability is at the heart of our purpose. So what's your next change?

We are a core function where sustainable IT is starting to transform our company, allowing our customers to benefit from our innovative products and services, such as Skywise. We are key to implementing digitization across the company through major programs like DDMS, connecting thousands of worldwide end‑users every day within a protected and safe environment. Information Management (IM) is truly everywhere in the business, from the initial design of an aircraft until its delivery, including linked services to our customers and beyond.

In this context, we are seeking a 3DX - Urbanist for Design Integrated Process to join the "Product & Simulation" team within the "One PLM" Product Service Line. Functionally reporting to the Head of Product, you will be in charge of developing 3DExperience solutions for the future PLM Single Aisle New Generation aircraft program. Your scope will focus on the Engineering process for the physical product—specifically Product Structure and System Installation—covering design authoring, tolerancing, kinematics, quality checks, and digital twin scopes to enable a single, collaborative design process that produces a fully validated virtual representation of the product.

• Participate in the End‑to‑End PLM Portfolio within the SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework) environment and contribute directly to the development of the Portfolio Roadmap.
• Conduct discovery meetings to understand complex business processes and translate customer needs into functional, non‑functional, and IT requirements, while evaluating change management impacts.
• Deliver framing and technical/functional designs for application and infrastructure components, balancing technological opportunities with business requirements in line with Enterprise Architecture guidelines.
• Identify opportunities for business transformation, process automation, and functional improvements, ensuring all proposed IT solutions comply with the company’s Digital Strategy.
• Support the IT Product Manager in Product/Service Planning, and serve as the core liaison between Product Management teams and technical resources to ensure solution integrity.
• Define, develop, and document specifications and future requirements for stakeholder review, while supporting all phases of the application development lifecycle from research to final implementation.

• Proven experience in functional architecture, project management, solution engineering or another relevant field.
• Bachelor's or master's degree in engineering or equivalent.
• Ideally, knowledge in the field of Engineering Design, Manufacturing, Support and Services, or in the following domains: Manufacturing Engineering, Shop Floor Execution, Industrial Modelling and Simulation, Configuration Management, Quality, Configured Digital Mock-Up (DMU), Product Lifecycle Management, Engineering IS, Architecture, Maintenance and Repair.
• Knowledge of IT tools customizing and architecture, IT and business strategy alignment, IT product design and product development, IT business change management.

Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief.

Airbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all. As such, we will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process. Any impersonation of Airbus to do so should be reported to

At Airbus, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and flexibly. Wherever possible, we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.

Recraft is seeking a Senior or Staff Product Designer to independently own key areas of the product, elevating visual and interaction design. You will work closely with engineers from concept through shipped features, delivering a granular, high-craft experience for power users.

This hands-on role emphasizes strong UX and UI skills, prototyping with code or AI tools, and clear communication across teams, with hybrid UK work options and visa sponsorship for qualified candidates.

Tooling Design Engineer

West Midlands (Halesowen/Lye area)
Full-time | Permanent

Due to continued growth and increased customer demand, we are looking to recruit a Tooling Design Engineer to support a busy and expanding Tooling & Design function.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking engineering business delivering into high-specification industries, with a strong focus on continuous improvement and technical excellence.

The Role

You will be working as part of a small, highly skilled team, responsible for the design and development of tooling solutions used in complex manufacturing processes.

Key responsibilities include:

• Designing jigs, fixtures, and tooling for precision-engineered components
• Producing detailed 3D models and manufacturing drawings using Siemens NX
• Ensuring all designs meet Teamcentre compliance standards
• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives across tooling and production
• Reviewing and checking design work completed by other team members
• Collaborating with manufacturing and engineering teams to deliver robust tooling solutions

What We’re Looking For

• Apprenticeship served with HND (or equivalent) in Engineering/Design
• Proven experience in tooling or jig & fixture design within aerospace, industrial gas turbine, or similar precision industries
• Strong working knowledge of Siemens NX
• Experience designing tooling for complex components and processes
• Understanding of 5-axis grinding fixtures and/or EDM (die sink) tooling is highly advantageous
• Familiar with Teamcentre or similar PLM systems

The Opportunity

• Join a growing, investment-driven engineering environment
• Work on technically challenging, high-precision projects
• Be part of a collaborative team with strong engineering capability
• Opportunity to influence tooling strategy and continuous improvement initiatives

If you’re a Tooling Design Engineer looking for a role where you can apply your expertise to complex engineering challenges while developing your skills further, we’d be keen to hear from you.

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.
In order for your CV to be processed effectively, please ensure your name, email address, phone number and location (post code OR town OR county, as a minimum) are included.

As a Mechanical / Tooling Design Engineer, you will deliver robust design solutions for tooling, jigs, fixtures, and mechanical components, ensuring they meet performance, safety, and customer requirements. You will be involved across the full design lifecycle, from concept through to detailed design and implementation.

• Design and develop tooling, jigs, fixtures, and mechanical equipment
• Produce concept and detailed designs to meet technical and customer requirements
• Identify and resolve engineering challenges with practical solutions
• Evaluate product performance, reliability, and safety
• Modify and optimise designs based on testing, feedback, and constraints
• Define project scope, budgets, and timelines
• Manage risk and opportunity throughout the design process
• Produce technical documentation, reports, and design outputs
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and support less experienced engineers

• Degree (BEng or equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline
• Experience in tooling or mechanical design (e.g. valves, pressure vessels, structures, lifting equipment)
• Strong understanding of design codes, standards, and safety requirements
• Proficiency in 3D CAD (e.g. Siemens NX or similar)
• Familiarity with PLM systems (e.g. Teamcenter)
• Knowledge of engineering analysis tools (e.g. ANSYS, ABAQUS, MathCAD)
• Understanding of materials and manufacturing processes
• Experience managing full design lifecycles
• Eligible for, or able to obtain, security clearance

• Strong communication and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and take initiative
• Focus on quality, time, and budget delivery
• Leadership capability and team support
• High level of integrity and attention to detail
• Broad engineering awareness beyond core discipline

Haskoning is seeking a Geotechnical Engineer to join our Maritime UK Advisory Group. You will deliver geotechnical analysis and design across international ports and maritime infrastructure, supporting projects from office and site locations in the UK.

You’ll work with OpenGround and other software, supervise junior staff, liaise with clients, and help develop digital tooling. A Bachelor's degree (essential) and a Masters (desirable) in Civil Engineering are required, with practical geotechnical

APPLE in St Albans is looking for an experienced CAD engineer to enhance the infrastructure for automating chip design processes. You'll be part of a dynamic team responsible for optimizing simulation tools and enhancing design methodologies, contributing directly to Apple's innovative products.

The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in RTL simulation tools, Linux systems, and scripting languages like Python. You will work collaboratively to solve complex challenges and ensure efficiency in chip design.

NUVIA in the UK offers a role in the Technical Services & Consulting department, focusing on developing tools for MSSS SEP Machines. The role requires over 10 years of relevant experience, a degree in Engineering or a scientific field, and involves managing designers and engineers.

Benefits include a private medical scheme, employee share scheme, and generous holiday entitlement. This position has hybrid working opportunities across the country.

Jacobs is seeking a Product Owner in Manchester to lead the development and implementation of automation solutions that improve design processes. You will guide product ideation and development, ensuring timely delivery across the asset lifecycle for our clients.

This role requires at least 3 years of experience in digital product management, exceptional project management capabilities, and strong communication skills. Join Jacobs to make a real-world impact with flexible working arrangements.