Design Engineer (Mould Design)

Bluebolt Recruitment; Whitstable; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An international manufacturing company in Whitstable is looking for a Design Engineer (Mould Tooling). This permanent position offers a salary of £40,000 to £50,000 per annum based on experience. The role involves supporting production, collaborating on NPI projects, and using CAD software for 3D modelling. A minimum of 3 years' experience in a relevant field, BEng qualification, and familiarity with simulation tools are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years Design Engineering experience preferably in Automotive or Aerospace.
• Experienced in design for manufacture and design for assembly.
• Working towards Chartered/Incorporated Engineer status.

Responsibilities

• Support the team in addressing immediate production stops.
• Collaborate in NPI/APQP project meetings.
• Design and maintain detailed 3D models and technical drawings.
• Optimize new component/mould tooling designs using simulation tools.
• Ensure formal handover to Manufacturing Process Engineering group.

Skills

CAD software usage

Mould tooling design

Collaboration with cross-functional teams

Simulation software usage

Education

BEng in Mechanical Engineering or Scientific subject

Chartered/Incorporated Engineer status

Tools

Creo

Moldex 3D

Job description

We are seeking a Design Engineer (Mould Tooling) to work for an international manufacturing company based in Whitstable.

This is a permanent position paying £40,000 to £50,000 pa annum, depending on experience. 37.5 hours pw. Working hours are Monday to Thursday; 8am to 4.30pm and Friday; 8am to 1.30pm. Based on site.

Purpose of the role

• To support team in addressing immediate production stops by investigating, identifying root cause and implementing component and tooling design updates inline with manufacturability.
• To advise on NPI projects supporting DFM / DFMEA for moulded part / tooling design.

Duties and responsibilities

• Provide fast turnaround corrective actions for Process/Quality issues affecting production, and or customer concerns within the mould shop.
• Collaborate with colleagues & cross functional teams across the business by providing moulding process & material knowledge in NPI /APQP project meetings.
• Designs, verifies, prepares, and maintains detailed 3D models, technical design drawings, schematics or specifications for 3D moulded components and tooling using Computer Aided Design (CAD) software (currently Creo).
• Able to optimise new component / mould tooling designs using simulation tools such as Moldex 3D.
• Coordinates drawing and drawing control activities.
• Interfaces as necessary with both internal and external customers during the mould design process / investigation and rectification process.
• Provides a formal handover of designed product to the Manufacturing Process Engineering group, via pre-production process & design reviews.

Essential Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum BEng level qualification in Mechanical Engineering or Scientific subject
• Currently or working towards Chartered/Incorporated Engineer status and member of Professional Engineering Institution.
• Minimum 3 years Design Engineering experience preferably in Automotive or Aerospace manufacturing industry – Moulded Component Bias
• Experienced using CREO or similar 3D CAD and product lifecycle management software
• Experience with simulation software to refine component/tooling design eg Moldex 3D
• Experience of design for manufacture and design for assembly

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