Tool Engineer
Rolls-Royce
- Location
- Bristol
- Work model
- On-Site
- Level
- Mid
- Posted
- Aug 24, 2026
About this role
Job Description
Job Title: Tool Engineer Working Pattern: Days (9 Day Fortnight) Working location: Bristol An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Tool Engineer to join the Shadow Works team within Defence in Bristol. As a Tooling Engineer, you will play a critical role in maintaining and improving tooling and fixtures to support production efficiency, quality and safety. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams and external suppliers to deliver solutions that meet the demands of a high-performance production environment.
What you will be doing
Support new product introduction with tooling concepts, development and validation. Track and manage Government owned assets and tooling used within the facility. Conduct root cause analysis of tooling related issues and implement corrective action. Oversee calibration control to ensure compliance. Support layout improvements within the production environment to enhance workflow, efficiency, and space utilisation. Management and tracking of lifting related tooling within the facility. Conduct, manage and control COSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health) and safety risk assessments for the business. Ensure compliance with relevant health and safety standards. Why join Rolls-Royce? At Rolls-Royce we are proud to be a business that has truly helped to shape the modern world and are committed to always being a force for progress; powering, protecting and connecting people everywhere. By joining Rolls-Royce, you'll have the opportunity to work on world-class solutions, supported by a culture that believes individuality is our greatest strength, and all perspectives, experiences and backgrounds help us innovate and enable our high-performance culture What you will be doing: Support new product introduction with tooling concepts, development and validation. Track and manage Government owned assets and tooling used within the facility. Conduct root cause analysis of tooling related issues and implement corrective action. Oversee calibration control to ensure compliance. Support layout improvements within the production environment to enhance workflow, efficiency, and space utilisation. Management and tracking of lifting related tooling within the facility. Conduct, manage and control COSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health) and safety risk assessments for the business. Ensure compliance with relevant health and safety standards. Who we’re looking for: At Rolls-Royce we put safety first, do the right thing, keep it simple and make a difference. These principles form the behaviours that guide us and are an essential component of our assessment process. They are the fundamental qualities that we seek for all roles. To be successful in this role you will need to: You will have a completed a recognised Engineering apprenticeship and hold a relevant NVQ level 3 qualification or equivalent. Proven experience in tooling control, preferably within the aerospace, automotive or precision engineering environments. An understanding of CAD and/or the ability to read and interpret engineering drawings. Hands-on approach and ability to work cross-functionally in fast paced environments. A proactive problem solver with strong communication and collaborative skills. Experience in safety risk assessments and supporting safety compliance standards. Regional Benefits: Generous Annual Leave Group Income Protection provides an income in the event that you are unable to work due to illness or injury Group Life Assurance provides for a lump sum benefit if you die whilst employed by Rolls-Royce Digital GP provides a convenient way for you to access GP consultations Employee Assistance (EAP) and Live Well programmes To work for the Rolls-Royce Submarines, an individual has to hold a Security Check clearance. Rolls-Royce will support the application for Security Clearance if you do not currently already have this in place. Due to the nature of work the business conducts and the