Tooling Design Engineer
~ Up to £55,000 per annum + excellent benefits package
~Exciting role designing bespoke tooling for cutting-edge defence projects
~ CAD-focused engineering role
~ With rapid growth across domestic and international markets, they offer a collaborative environment and the chance to work on innovative, mission-critical programmes. Due to continued success, they're now looking for a skilled Tooling Design Engineer to support next-gen manufacturing projects.
Genuine desire to create a positive work/life balance offering a 4-day work week (Monday to Thursday) and flexible working arrangements
Competitive salary and pension – up to £55,000
Diverse and inclusive working culture
Career development within high-tech engineering environments
Access to cutting-edge facilities and tooling technologies
THE TOOLING DESIGN ENGINEER ROLE:
As a Tooling Design Engineer, you'll be responsible for creating bespoke tooling solutions—jigs, fixtures, test rigs, and more—to support the manufacturing of specialist defence systems. You'll work across the full product lifecycle, from prototype to full-rate production, applying your CAD expertise and design-for-manufacture knowledge. You'll collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including production and industrial engineering to ensure cost-effective and high-quality tooling delivery.
TOOLING DESIGN ENGINEER ESSENTIAL SKILLS:
Proven experience in tooling design within a manufacturing environment
Strong CAD design skills using CREO; Experience in CNC machining, composites, additive manufacturing, or similar
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