Tooling Design Engineer Ampthill (onsite 4 days per week) 6-Month Contract £40-£50 per hour (umbrella, inside IR35) Must be eligible for SC clearance The Opportunity We are seeking a
Tooling Design Engineer
to join a fast-paced defence engineering programme in Ampthill. This contract offers the chance to work on cutting-edge projects within the Missiles & Fire Control domain, supporting the full product lifecycle from prototype through to production. You'll be part of a small, dynamic team working a
4-day week (Monday-Thursday), with a strong emphasis on work/life balance and flexible working arrangements. What You'll Do Design and develop tooling, jigs, fixtures, prototype models, and machine attachments to support production and experimental builds. Generate 3D CAD models and BS8888 technical drawings using
CREO. Manage tooling documentation, release, and change control in
Windchill (PDM). Create
Technical Requirement Specifications, BOMs, routings, and process instructions
to aid manufacturing. Apply
GD&T, DFM/A, PFMEA, and Lean principles to optimise manufacturing. Collaborate with Industrial & Production Engineering teams to ensure smooth production flow. Contribute to MDWT meetings and capital planning for tooling requirements. Support high-quality, cost-effective manufacturing solutions with a 'right first time' approach. What We're Looking For Proven background in
tooling design
within a manufacturing environment. Broad understanding of
CNC machining, composites, fabrication, additive manufacturing, and mechanical assembly. Strong CAD skills ( CREO ) and document control expertise ( Windchill ). Knowledge of
GD&T
and ability to produce BS8888-compliant drawings. Practical experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and quality toolsets. Skilled in producing BOMs, routings, and manufacturing process documentation. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills. Ability to influence stakeholders, enforce quality standards, and drive cultural/process change. Why Apply? Competitive pay:
£40 to £50per hour (umbrella, inside IR35) 4-day working week
- enjoy a long weekend every week Exciting opportunity to work on
high-profile defence programmes Small, collaborative team environment with big impact on project outcomes Please note:
Applicants must be eligible for
SC clearance .
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