Professional Engineer - Aircraft Tooling and GSE

ALG is seeking a qualified and experienced Professional Engineer - Aircraft Tooling and Ground Support Equipment (GSE) to support our client's strategic tooling asset management program based at Mascot Airport. This role offers a dynamic and technically rewarding opportunity to influence the full life cycle of aircraft tooling assets.

Position Purpose:

You'll lead the engineering oversight and continuous improvement of aircraft tooling and GSE assets, ensuring compliance with ISO 55000 standards and maintaining optimal through life support (TLS) strategies. This role is vital to ensuring tooling performs to design specifications from acquisition through to retirement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as design and specification authority for aircraft tooling.
• Create and manage maintenance tasks, repair, and modification programs.
• Oversee tooling compliance to Australian and international standards.
• Liaise with OEMs to manage and extend tooling maintenance life.
• Lead engineering investigations and failure analysis for tooling issues.
• Monitor tool performance, develop improvement strategies, and assess tool reliability.

Engineering & Technical Deliverables:

• Implement 3D modelling (CAD) and FEA (e.g. ANSYS, NASTRAN) in design validation.
• Research and assess advanced manufacturing (e.g. 3D printing) for tooling innovation.
• Ensure due diligence and safety through rigorous performance verification and testing.
• Manage the introduction of new tooling assets from concept to operational deployment.
• Maintain deviation tracking systems to manage OEM spec variations.

Essential Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (or equivalent).
• Experience in asset management and maintenance under ISO 55000.
• Sound understanding of Australian Standards, WHS, and Safety in Design.
• Demonstrated CAD and FEA software proficiency.
• Proven experience managing engineering projects in high-pressure environments.
• Ability to think analytically, solve problems, and lead continuous improvement.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and stakeholder engagement skills.

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