Tooling Engineer

Job Title: Tooling Engineer

Reports to: Facilities Projects & Tooling Manager

Location: Atlantic Aviation Group, Shannon Airport, Shannon, Co Clare

Apply: Email your up-to-date CV together with any supporting qualifications to careers@atlanticaviation.ie

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Atlantic Aviation Group

With over 60 years of experience, Shannon based Atlantic Aviation Group (AAG) is one of Europe’s leading independent aviation solution providers. The company has a strong reputation of providing customers with a complete range of solutions including aircraft maintenance & modifications, technical, engineering and design services, logistics and material solutions and international training. This reputation is built on a proud history and tradition of superior craftsmanship, technical expertise, and continuous training, which is supported by our flexible, open, and partnership-based customer relationships.

The company provides a range of aviation solutions including Part 145 Aircraft Maintenance, MAA Part 145 Aircraft Maintenance (AAG Defence Services), CAMO & Technical Services, Part 21 Design Services and EASA Part 147 Training which provides aviation training to airlines, MROs, and companies around the world.

AAG have an exceptional opportunity for a highly motivated career focused and ambitious Tooling Engineer seeking a role in a challenging, fast-paced and rewarding environment. Our aim as a team is to attract and develop key talent across all levels of our growing aviation business.

Duties and responsibilities are, but not limited to the following:

Essential Job Function

• Responsible for the interface between the Tooling & Equipment and Production for assigned Project layovers.
• Responsible for the review and assessment of the list of new routine and special tooling required for Aircraft Layover projects.
• Supply required information to Tooling services to support them in sourcing loan tools for the layover project for which you will be responsible for.
• Source loan tooling available locally required for project layovers.
• Support Tooling Technicians on planned maintenance procedures and scheduling and monitoring.
• Support the Toolcrib Technician’s on all Toolcrib processes and procedures.
• Support outsourced calibration provider on calibration processes and procedures.
• Using the slot schedule, be responsible for the assignment of aircraft docks, jacks and other necessary equipment.
• Manage authority and customer quality audits.
• Responsible for raising purchase requisitions as required.
• Responsible for cost awareness and cost control on assigned projects and running costs.
• Responsible for the liquidation and replacement of aircraft specific tooling.
• Management of contractors providing on site services.
• Support continuous improvement projects as required.
• Support Tooling Technicians and Toolcrib Technicians with training as required.
• Ensure a high standard of Quality, House Keeping, Health & Safety and Tool Care is maintained in accordance with regulations.
• Lead and assist in projects as assigned by the manager.
• Other tasks and responsibilities as required by the manager.

Candidate Requirements

• Must hold an Engineering degree, preferably Mechanical specialisation.
• Ideally have a minimum of 2 years of experience in a similar role.
• Good technical and mechanical understanding. Computer Literacy with good analytical skills.
• Strong IT Skills with experience working with modern ERP Systems.
• Experience with material resource planning systems is an advantage.
• Able to work efficiently under pressure with excellent planning and organisational skills.
• Very customer focused both internal and external & good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Robust proven problem-solving skills and ability to work to tight deadlines.
• Be a good team player, self-motivated with the ability to work independently.

Typical Working Conditions

• Must satisfy and maintain the required medical standard.
• Work is performed at the AAG Hangar in Shannon.
• PPE is provided by AAG, and its use is mandatory in the performance of your work.
• Must satisfy and maintain airport security requirements.

Core Values

Closing Date

If you feel your skills and experience meet the requirements of this position, we look forward to hearing from you!

Closing date for applications: 09/02/2024

Atlantic Aviation Group reserves the right to close the role prior to this date should a suitable applicant be found.

As a growing and ambitious organisation, we are always interested in speaking to individuals about their next career move. If this is not the right position for you but you would still like to find out more about working for Atlantic Aviation Group, please contact us at – careers@atlanticaviation.ie

Equal Opportunities Employer

Atlantic Aviation Group is an equal opportunities employer. The people of Atlantic Aviation Group are the foundation of its success, and we believe that employing a diverse workforce is key to this success. As an equal opportunity employer, we will consider all suitably qualified applicants regardless of nationality, religion, ethnic origin, gender identity or expression, religion or beliefs, age, sexual orientation, or disability. We value your passion, energy, and creativeness.

One of our company values is to provide a people focussed environment with a strong sense of community, where individuals feel safe, valued, and engaged. We are committed to accommodating individuals with disabilities through our recruitment process and encourage any candidates to tell us about any adjustment requirements.

Agencies

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