Senior Tooling Design Engineer
Location: Bristol, UK
Type: Permanent
Salary: £45,000 – £55,000 (dependent on experience)
Job Overview
Join our specialist manufacturer as a Tooling Design Engineer. You will design tooling for plastic injection moulding, casting and assembly, working closely with manufacturing providers and a multidisciplinary team.
Responsibilities
* Design tooling for injection moulded plastics, castings and assembly.
* Develop mould and press tools using SolidWorks.
* Create concept designs and technical drawings; update 3D models and drawings.
* Liaise with manufacturing providers and oversee final assembly of products.
* Produce required design documentation, project reports and plans.
* Input parts into the MRP system creating BOMs and checking drawings for sign off.
* Work within a small multidisciplinary team on varied projects.
Qualifications & Experience
* Minimum 2 years’ experience in tooling or design engineering.
* Strong experience with injection‑moulded plastics.
* Experience designing mould tools preferred.
* Knowledge of tooling, jigs and fixtures.
* HNC/HND/BTEC/NVQ/Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
* Proficiency in 3‑D CAD (SolidWorks, Inventor, etc.).
* Experience in machining and manufacturing precision parts.
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
* Proficient in MS Office.
* Strong organisational and time‑management skills.
* Ability to work independently and as part of a small team.
How to Apply
Submit an up‑to‑date CV and cover letter as soon as possible.
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