Toolmaker / Mechanical Engineering Project Role – Product Development Focus Are you a hands-on engineer with a background in toolmaking or mechanical design? We’re working exclusively with a highly innovative engineering business that is growing their product development team. Our client operates in a regulated, high-quality manufacturing environment and is looking for a technically minded individual to support the design and development of production tooling and fixtures for new and existing product lines. This is an exciting opportunity to take ownership of end-to-end engineering projects—from initial concept through to testing and implementation—while developing your skills in both workshop and CAD environments. What You’ll Be Doing: * Leading the design and development of production tooling and fixtures, working closely with manufacturing and senior engineers * Creating and refining tooling using toolroom/workshop-based machinery * Managing small-scale projects and ensuring timelines and quality standards are met * Producing technical documentation including drawings, part lists, and usage instructions * Assisting in the development of product test methods, including data analysis * Collaborating cross-functionally with internal teams such as Quality and Sales * Occasionally travelling within the UK or internationally to support project implementation What We’re Looking For: * Strong hands-on experience with toolroom/workshop machinery * Working knowledge of 3D CAD software (e.g. SolidWorks) * Either a degree in Mechanical Engineering or Product Design, or a time-served background in Tool Design or Toolmaking * Excellent communication and documentation skills (MS Office & Adobe tools) * A self-starter with a practical approach and attention to detail Why Apply? * A unique role that blends toolmaking, mechanical design, and project engineering * Full training and support from experienced senior engineers * A highly collaborative and supportive team environment * Opportunities to develop both technical and leadership skills * Work on innovative, real-world projects in a regulated, quality-driven industry If you're an engineer who enjoys hands-on development, creating tools and solutions from scratch, and taking ownership of technical challenges, this could be the ideal next step in your career. Apply today or contact us for a confidential conversation