Jigs & Tools - Tooling Engineer_ SP1

Location: Bengaluru, India | Employment Type: Full-time

ALTEN India is the strategic delivery hub of the ALTEN Group – a global leader in engineering and technology consulting. Established in 2010, ALTEN India specializes in cutting-edge engineering, digital transformation, semiconductor, and AI-driven solutions.

From its humble beginnings with a team of 80 professionals, ALTEN India has grown to a workforce of over 8,500 employees across 11 Centres of Excellence in 8 key cities in India. The company supports global clients across industries including aerospace & defense, automotive, telecom, consumer technologies, industrial manufacturing, and life sciences.

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We are seeking a skilled Design Engineer – Jigs & Tools with strong expertise in tooling design and industrial processes within the aerospace domain. The role involves defining tooling specifications, managing supplier interactions, reviewing tooling designs, and ensuring compliance with aerospace standards and operational requirements.

The ideal candidate will possess strong mechanical expertise, aircraft knowledge, and experience in tooling design for industrial applications, along with the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams such as Production, Methods, Quality, and R&D. Exposure to data analysis, technical documentation, and project management practices will be beneficial.

This role requires strong technical leadership, attention to detail, and the ability to manage tooling development through its entire lifecycle.

• Define and write tooling specifications based on operational, industrial, and product requirements.

• Design Jigs & Tools according to specifications or review tooling designs produced by suppliers.

• Write and maintain technical specifications for Jigs & Tools (J&T) aligned with product and industrial system requirements.

• Manage the call-for-tender process, including supplier evaluation, technical assessment, and final supplier selection.

• Lead the complete tooling development lifecycle, including design reviews, manufacturing follow-ups, FAT/SAT, and tool validation.

• Review and validate tooling designs developed by external suppliers or manufacturers.

• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, industrial standards, and Airbus requirements.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Production, Methods, Quality, and R&D to support tooling implementation.

• Analyze data and contribute to continuous improvement of tooling processes and industrial methods.

• Strong technical knowledge of Jigs & Tools design and industrial tooling systems

• Experience working with electrical and mechanical drawings

• Good understanding of industrial processes and manufacturing environments

• Knowledge of aircraft structures, cabin systems, and electrical systems

• Strong mechanical engineering expertise and technical leadership capability

• Ability to perform data analysis and interpret engineering information

• Experience in technical documentation and specification writing

• Advanced Excel skills (formulas, macros, data handling)

• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English

• Ability to read and write French (documentation and supplier interactions are often French-based)

• Understanding of electrical systems and automation concepts

• Exposure to project management methodologies

• Knowledge of AI tools and prompt engineering

• Experience in mechanical design and tooling development

• Participation in CFT (Cross Functional Team) reviews

• Experience preparing technical documentation and PowerPoint presentations

• Training or coaching experience

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in mechanical engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field

• 5 – 9 Years of relevant experience in tooling design, aerospace manufacturing, or industrial engineering environments