ROLE- Tooling Design Engineer
LOCATION- Bristol
TERM- Permanent
SALARY- £45,000 - £55,000, dependent on experience
My client is a specialist manufacturer. They are looking for a Tooling Design Engineer to join their team in Bristol on a permanent basis.
The Tooling Design Engineer will ideally have the following attributes:
* At least 2 years’ experience in a similar Tooling or Design Engineering position
* Strong experience with injection moulded plastics
* Ideally be experienced designing mould tools
* Knowledge of tooling, jigs and fixtures
* HNC / HND / BTEC / NVQ / Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering, Design or similar
* Be proficient using 3D CAD software, ideally SolidWorks, Inventor etc.
* Experienced with machining and manufacturing precision parts and components
* Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
* Proficient using MS Office
* Excellent organisational skills and time management skills
* Have the ability to work well alone as well as part of a small multi-disciplinary team
The Tooling Design Engineer role will involve:
* Designing tooling for use in plastic injection moulding, casting, and assembly
* Designing mould tools and press tools
* Using CAD for concept design and producing technical drawings
* Using SolidWorks on a daily basis
* Liaising with manufacturing providers
* Being involved in final assembly of products
* Creating the required documentation for design as well as project reports / plans
* Updating 3D models and drawings
* Inputting parts into the MRP system creating BOMs
* Checking drawings for sign off
* Working in a small multi-disciplinary team on varied projects
If you are interested in this position, please apply with an up to date CV as soon as possible.