Location: Luton
Rate: Up to £27 per hour
Contract: Contract - 6-months
Sector: Aerospace

The Role Morson are seeking an experienced Tooling Engineer to provide technical expertise across manufacturing programmes, supporting the delivery of robust, capable, and zero-defect tooling solutions. This role plays a key part in enabling high-quality production through strong engineering leadership, problem-solving, and continuous improvement. Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership for tooling development from concept through to production
• Ensure robust, capable manufacturing processes with a strong focus on zero defect delivery
• Support production and resolve tooling, quality, and supplier issues efficiently
• Lead and support continuous improvement initiatives across tooling and manufacturing processes
• Provide technical oversight for tooling cost, schedule, and configuration changes
• Promote best practice, standardisation, and development of new tooling methods
• Work closely with internal teams and external suppliers to meet programme demands
• Champion safety, quality, and compliance standards at all times

Skills & Experience

• Degree (or equivalent) in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical Engineering or related discipline
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in Manufacturing / Tooling Engineering within aerospace or similar regulated industry
• Strong knowledge of quality systems such as AS9100 / ISO9001
• Proven ability to lead technically, influence stakeholders, and work with minimal supervision

Travel

• Occasional domestic and international travel (<20%)