Mechanical Design Engineer - Die & Press Tool (SolidWorks)

Nicholas Associates; Redditch; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Salary sacrifice pension

Life assurance

Sick pay

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Job summary

Nicholas Associates is seeking an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer to join the Manufacturing and Engineering team near Redditch. The role focuses on die design and press tool development using Solidworks, delivering precision tooling for high-accuracy components.

Applicants should have proven sheet metal press tool design experience and a relevant qualification (HNC/HND or Degree, or toolmaking apprenticeship with design exposure).

Qualifications

• Proven experience in sheet metal press tool design and fixtures.
• Competent with Solidworks.
• HNC/HND or Degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering, or Toolmaking Apprenticeship with design experience.

Responsibilities

• Design press tools and fixtures using Solidworks.
• Contribute to tool development within the Manufacturing and Engineering team.
• Work with cross-functional teams to meet production requirements.

Skills

Solidworks

Press tool design

Sheet metal design

Education

HNC/HND or Degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering

Toolmaking Apprenticeship with design experience

Job description

Nicholas Associates is seeking an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer to join the Manufacturing and Engineering team near Redditch. The role focuses on die design and press tool development using Solidworks, delivering precision tooling for high-accuracy components.

Applicants should have proven sheet metal press tool design experience and a relevant qualification (HNC/HND or Degree, or toolmaking apprenticeship with design exposure).