Mechanical Design Engineer (CAD Tooling)

STR Group Limited; London; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is looking for a Mechanical Design Engineer to create tooling for innovative submerged products in London. In this contract role, you will design and define tooling for high-reliability products, ensuring effective production and assembly. Ideal candidates have strong engineering backgrounds with CAD skills, especially in Creo, and are adept in problem-solving and organizational tasks.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree required.
• Proficiency in CAD software, preferably Creo.
• Experience in technical/manufacturing environment needed.

Responsibilities

• Design tooling to streamline product assembly and testing.
• Collaborate with teams to industrialise new products.
• Inspect new tooling for conformity with specifications.

Skills

Organisational skills

Problem-solving

Interpersonal skills

Education

Engineering degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or Production Engineering

Tools

Creo CAD

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Mechanical Design Engineer (CAD Tooling) - London - £42 - £52 per hour Umbrella DOE - Contract (up to 2 Years)

Primary Purpose and Overall Objective of the Job:
We are seeking a CAD Tooling Design Engineer to be responsible for the definition and design of new tooling to support the industrialisation and introduction of new high-reliability submerged products into production.This role involves designing and defining new tooling and equipment to simplify the assembly of Optical/Electrical products while ensuring high standards of quality and reliability.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with Supply Chain Engineers and R&D teams to design and industrialise new submerged products.
• Define and design tooling and equipment to streamline product assembly and testing processes.
• Propose innovative tooling solutions to reduce assembly time and improve efficiency.
• Use Creo CAD software for tooling design, ensuring compliance with company standards.
• Present new tooling concepts to stakeholders and oversee their production.
• Source and manage external equipment suppliers, ensuring timely and efficient delivery.
• Inspect new tooling to ensure conformance with specifications and drawings.
• Validate new tooling across various mechanical models for operational effectiveness.
• Provide operator training on the use of new tooling and build processes.
• Support manufacturing with tooling maintenance, troubleshooting defects, and working on design improvements.
• Conduct DFMEA, root cause analysis, and corrective actions for tooling-related issues.

Education, Knowledge, and Experience:

• Engineering degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or Production Engineering (or equivalent)
• Proficiency in Creo CAD package advantageous, or similar CAD Design/Modelling software
• Experience in a technical and/or manufacturing environment
• Strong organisational, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to make engineering judgments under pressure
• Competency in Microsoft Excel and Word

How to apply:
To apply for this excellent opportunity, please send your CV or contact Rob Hutchings at 02392 314679.