Tooling Design Engineer
West Midlands (Halesowen/Lye area)
Full-time | Permanent
Due to continued growth and increased customer demand, we are looking to recruit a Tooling Design Engineer to support a busy and expanding Tooling & Design function.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking engineering business delivering into high-specification industries, with a strong focus on continuous improvement and technical excellence.
The Role
You will be working as part of a small, highly skilled team, responsible for the design and development of tooling solutions used in complex manufacturing processes.
Key responsibilities include:
Designing jigs, fixtures, and tooling for precision-engineered components
Producing detailed 3D models and manufacturing drawings using Siemens NX
Ensuring all designs meet Teamcentre compliance standards
Supporting continuous improvement initiatives across tooling and production
Reviewing and checking design work completed by other team members
Collaborating with manufacturing and engineering teams to deliver robust tooling solutions
What We’re Looking For
Apprenticeship served with HND (or equivalent) in Engineering/Design
Proven experience in tooling or jig & fixture design within aerospace, industrial gas turbine, or similar precision industries
Strong working knowledge of Siemens NX
Experience designing tooling for complex components and processes
Understanding of 5-axis grinding fixtures and/or EDM (die sink) tooling is highly advantageous
Familiar with Teamcentre or similar PLM systems
The Opportunity
Join a growing, investment-driven engineering environment
Work on technically challenging, high-precision projects
Be part of a collaborative team with strong engineering capability
Opportunity to influence tooling strategy and continuous improvement initiatives
If you’re a Tooling Design Engineer looking for a role where you can apply your expertise to complex engineering challenges while developing your skills further, we’d be keen to hear from you.
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