Job Description
Tooling Engineer\n\nSunderland\n\nDouble Days (Mornings/Afternoons)\n\nUp To £40,227\n\nWe are looking for a motivated Tooling Engineer to join a market leading automotive manufacturer. Reporting directly to the Tooling Supervisor you will be a key member in ensuring the production facility is kept running. You will be involved in all aspects of planned and reactive maintenance within their operation.
With progressive training and development this company is always looking to enhance its employees and their skill sets, whilst additionally being supported by a welcoming team of engineers. The position will appeal to a strong tooling engineer looking for their next challenging role within in a secure and stable company.\n\nRole Description:\n\nLeading the repair and maintenance of all assembly and press tooling equipment in a timely manner.\nLeading planned maintenance activities, including technical improvement activities.\nEffective diagnosis and timely repair of equipment to maximise machine availability.\nPerform scheduled and planned maintenance to reduce breakdowns and improve equipment performance and reliability.\nLeads in geometry improvement activities from technical understanding.\nAdhering to quality standards and requirements, including all QMS related items.\nSupporting and championing the intervention process and escalation procedure.\nAdhering to all legal and safety requirements including; PUWER Power press regulations, lifting and slinging\nSupporting the procurement and management of spare parts and tools required.\nAdhering to and entry of RPO and MTTR data (documentation of jobs/hours completed through electronic reporting methods)\nSupporting the development of Engineering apprentices through knowledge and skill sharing.\nThe completion of housekeeping and maintaining cleanliness within own and related areas \n\nSkills and Qualifications:\n\nTooling Experience\nApprentice Trained - Toolmaking or Die Maintenance\nAutomotive Industry Experience - Advantageous \n\nIn return for your commitment my client offers a stable and secure career for a technically motivated engineer. If you feel this is of interest, please send your CV directly to Thomas Barkes at or call for a confidential discussion on (phone number removed)