Job Description:

An opportunity for a *Tools Development Engineer* has arisen within *Airbus Operations, Cádiz* .

The selected candidate will join the *Jigs & Tools department* within the *Manufacturing Engineering* area . The team is responsible for driving innovation and maintaining high technical standards across tooling operations, research and technology (R&T;) projects, and strategic industrial transfers .

RESPONSIBILITIES

The jobholder will be responsible for :

* *Leading requirements management:* Analyze, assess, and formally accept Jigs and Tools (J&T;) requests .

* *Providing technical leadership & supplier governance:* Act as the primary engineering interface for external suppliers, leading technical down-selections and end-to-end performance follow-up .

* *Executing industrial documentation & quality assurance:* Create Multi-Functional Team (MFT) documentation, validate Design and Manufacturing Data Sets, and orchestrate Manufacturing Acceptance with Plant/FAL Quality Assurance .





* *Defining lifecycle strategy:* Establish technical requirements for tool maintenance, training, recertification, and re-calibration to ensure long-term reliability .

* *Managing operational integration:* Ensure a seamless handover of fully compliant tooling to Operations .

* *Designing advanced engineering solutions:* Develop innovative J&T; solutions for new projects, R&T; initiatives, and industrial transfers .

SKILLS

Is your profile aligned to the following list of skills? Apply We are looking forward to knowing you:

* *Education:* Aeronautical, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering degree or a related discipline .

* *Experience:* Extensive professional experience specifically working as a Jigs and Tools Engineer .

* *Soft skills:* High adaptability to work in a networking mode, strong supplier management capabilities, and cross-functional leadership .

* *Languages:* Advanced level in English.

* *Technical knowledge:* Expertise in Jigs & Tools design/developmen

📌 Jigs and Tools Engineer R&D (Cádiz)
🏢 Airbus Operations
📍 Cádiz