Job Description
An excellent opportunity has arisen for a time-served Toolmaker who has progressed into a Design Engineering / CAD-CAM role to join a progressive Innovation Centre.
This position is ideally suited to an individual with strong hands-on tooling experience, combined with the ability to design components and create production-ready CNC programmes and supporting set-up documentation. The role will support the design and manufacture of tools, jigs, fixtures, and complex 5-axis billet-machined components.
The business manufactures high-quality products in the UK and exports globally, working across sectors including automotive, acoustic, audio, architectural, and construction.
What we need from you:
1. Time-served toolmakerwith practical knowledge of toolroom and precision manufacturing
2. SolidWorks & Solid CAM or similar experience is essential
3. Demonstrable experience in programming for complex 5 and 3 axis CNC machining, working with a range of materials
4. Familiarity with Hurco, Hwacheon, and Bridgeport machining environments or equivalent (no setting or operating required)
5. Experience in press tool, jig, and fixture design
6. Strong problem-solving skills with meticulous attention to detail around new tooling and tooling issues and breakdowns
7. Clear communicator with the ability to collaborate with key people across departments and wi...