Manufacturing Engineer - Tooling

Scantec Personnel Limited; Reading; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking multiple Manufacturing Engineers (Tooling) to work on critical defence programmes in Reading. This role offers a 4-day work week and the chance to contribute to national security through innovative engineering solutions. Candidates will design tooling, manage technical documentation, and ensure compliance with safety and quality regulations in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Holiday bonuses

Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• Experience in nuclear safety regulated environments.
• Proven track record of delivering technical projects.
• Familiar with DNSR/DSA03 safety principles.

Responsibilities

• Design bespoke tooling and equipment using Siemens NX.
• Lead and present at design reviews.
• Oversee modifications and maintain design history files.

Skills

Siemens NX

Teamcenter

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Degree in a relevant STEM discipline

Tools

Primavera P6

FMEA

SPC

MBSE

Job description

Manufacturing Engineer – Tooling
Location: Reading (Client Site-Based, 4-Day Week)
Security Clearance: DV (Sole UK Nationals Only)
Contract Types: Outside IR35, Inside IR35, and Permanent Options Available

Be at the forefront of the UK’s defence innovation.
We're recruiting multiple Manufacturing Engineers (Tooling) to support a high-security defence programme in Reading. This is an opportunity to directly contribute to the UK’s national security and the continued evolution of cutting-edge, low-carbon infrastructure.

Your Mission:
As a Manufacturing Engineer, you’ll be responsible for designing and delivering tooling and equipment solutions that meet the highest standards of safety, reliability, and performance. You'll join a team with decades of experience in nuclear and high-assurance environments, delivering complex engineering solutions throughout the entire lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design bespoke tooling and equipment using Siemens NX.
• Lead and present at interim and design reviews.
• Manage technical documentation: drawings, process flows, manufacturing instructions, and more.
• Oversee modifications to existing tooling and equipment.
• Maintain comprehensive design history files in Siemens Teamcenter.
• Support procurement of tooling and equipment.
• Capture and manage requirements to align with customer expectations.
• Lead optioneering exercises—concept development, analysis, and selection.
• Plan and run physical tests, trials, and experiments.
• Use virtual reality engineering tools for solution analysis.
• Ensure all work complies with environmental, health, safety, security, and quality regulations.
• Handle sensitive information in line with strict security protocols.

Your Profile:

• Skilled in Siemens NX, Teamcenter, and standard office IT tools.
• Proven experience in delivering technical projects and driving performance.
• Deep understanding of manufacturing across the full engineering lifecycle.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Experience in nuclear safety regulated environments; familiar with DNSR/DSA03 safety principles.
• Degree in a relevant STEM discipline.
• Familiarity with FMEA, SPC, and MBSE (Sparx Systems Enterprise Architect & IBM DOORS).
• Basic Primavera P6 knowledge is desirable.

Why Join?

• Work on nationally critical defence programmes.
• Collaborate with experts from one of the world’s top 3 nuclear engineering providers.
• Enjoy a 4-day working week on-site and access a range of employee benefits including holiday bonuses and an assistance programme.
• Be part of a diverse, innovative, and forward-thinking team where your technical talent truly makes an impact.

Security Clearance:
This role requires Developed Vetting (DV) clearance. Due to the sensitive nature of the work, applicants must be sole UK nationals.