Job Description
Tooling Engineer Contract (Outside IR35) PickeringAbout the Role: We’re currently seeking an experienced Tooling Engineer to support a series of tooling trials and development activities for an established Tier 1 automotive supplier. This is an excellent contract opportunity for an engineer with hands-on plastics tooling experience, ideally within the automotive sector.Key Responsibilities:
* Provide technical support during tooling trials, modifications, and validations.
* Liaise with suppliers, tooling manufacturers, and internal teams to resolve tooling issues.
* Review and interpret tooling designs, specifications, and trial data.
* Recommend improvements to tooling performance, cycle times, and component quality.
* Support tooling introduction and commissioning processes into production.
About You:
* Strong, hands-on Tooling Engineer experience, ideally within plastic injection moulding.
* Experience working within an Automotive Tier 1 or manufacturing environment preferred.
* Proven track record supporting tooling trials and tooling project delivery.
* Good understanding of tooling tolerances, modifications, and production processes.
* Able to work independently and liaise effectively with cross-functional teams.
If you are interested in the above then please apply with your most recent CV.