Tooling / Fixture Designer at Airbus (m/f/x)

You design tooling that works!
At Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH in Donauwörth, you design fixtures that truly matter in assembly – from the initial idea through to final acceptance. In the role of Tooling / Fixture Designer, you take technical ownership, manage suppliers, and ensure manufacturing equipment is delivered on time and fit for practical use. Apply now!

The gross annual salary is, depending on qualifications, up to €61,200. If you have already applied to ARTS, we look forward to identifying further suitable positions with you – multiple applications are therefore not necessary.

Job details

Workplace: Donauwörth

Occupational Area: Design & Manufacturing Engineering

Contract: Temporary employment

Job-ID: 18383

Customer:

Tasks

• Design of complex tooling and assembly fixtures for helicopters and the doors area using CATIA V5
• Creation of concepts, specifications and technical requirements for fixtures and equipment to be sourced externally
• Project planning and procurement support for manufacturing equipment, including technical clarifications
• Coordination and supervision of external design service providers and suppliers as the technical interface
• Execution of acceptance, validation and handover of fixtures into operations (internal / external)
• Analysis and evaluation of fixture and tool requirements, including calculations, consulting and design-to-cost trade-offs
• Definition and further development of standards for various manufacturing concepts
• Technical evaluation and selection of suppliers, follow-up of manufacturing acceptances, quality topics and market analyses

Qualifications

• Completed degree in Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or Industrial Engineering; alternatively a qualification as a Technician / Specialist in electrical engineering or aircraft avionics
• Extensive professional experience across engineering, design, manufacturing/production, project management, IT, customer service, aerospace, supply chain and technical documentation/technical administration
• Extensive experience in the design of fixtures and tools for composite manufacturing, plus knowledge of composite part production and hands-on workshop/manufacturing processes
• Proven experience with CATIA V5 and SAP, as well as confident use of Microsoft Office
• German fluent (min. C1) and English advanced (min. B2)
• Willingness to travel occasionally
• A valid, unrestricted work permit for the European Union (no student visa) is mandatory