Design Engineer – Jigs & Tooling for Manufacturing

Anne Corder Recruitment Ltd; Hoyland; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Holiday entitlement

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Healthcare cash plan

Employee discounts

Cycle-to-work

Free onsite parking

Job summary

Anne Corder Recruitment Ltd in Barnsley is seeking a Design Engineer with experience designing jigs, fixtures and production tooling to support manufacturing. The role focuses on improving manufacturability, driving efficiency and implementing robust production processes.

You will lead tooling projects from concept through manufacture, collaborate with engineering and operations teams, and support automation initiatives and process optimisation.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Strong experience with 3D and 2D CAD for manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, validation, and implementation of jigs, fixtures, and production tooling for existing and new products.
• Manage tooling projects from concept through manufacture, testing, commissioning, and production handover.
• Produce detailed 3D models, technical drawings, bills of materials, and supporting documentation.
• Collaborate with design, production, and project engineering teams to improve manufacturability and automate processes.
• Develop and maintain tooling standards, calibration procedures, maintenance schedules, and design records.

Skills

3D CAD

2D CAD

Jigs & fixtures design

Tooling design

Manufacturing processes

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Anne Corder Recruitment Ltd in Barnsley is seeking a Design Engineer with experience designing jigs, fixtures and production tooling to support manufacturing. The role focuses on improving manufacturability, driving efficiency and implementing robust production processes.

You will lead tooling projects from concept through manufacture, collaborate with engineering and operations teams, and support automation initiatives and process optimisation.