Mould Tool Designer

Sierra 57 Consult Ltd; Gatley; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading injection moulding manufacturer in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Mould Tooling Designer. This position involves responsibility for mould designs for both prototype and production tooling projects, accompanied by technical consultancy. Successful candidates will require at least 3 years of mould tool design experience and strong CAD skills, particularly in CREO. The role offers flexible and hybrid working options along with competitive benefits such as a bonus scheme and a contributory pension.

Benefits

Bonus scheme

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Life assurance scheme

Subsidised canteen

Contributory pension scheme

Training & development opportunities

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in mould tool design.
• Strong knowledge of plastic injection mould tooling or similar.
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Project.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for mould designs for prototype and production tooling projects.
• Conduct effective mould design handovers to stakeholders.
• Deliver prototype or production mould design projects on time.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Proficiency with 3D CAD software

Project management experience

Positive attitude

Ability to organise own work schedule

Eagerness to learn new skills

Education

Industry-recognised tooling design or engineering qualifications

Tools

CREO

AutoCAD

Job description

Overview

Working with our client, a leading injection moulding manufacturer, we are looking for a Mould Tooling Designer to support new tooling projects and continued business growth.

Benefits

• Bonus scheme
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Life assurance scheme
• Subsidised canteen
• Contributory pension scheme
• Training & development opportunities
• Flexible working hours
• Hybrid working option

Remit

• Fantastic opportunity for a skilled Mould Tool Designer to join a forward‑thinking business at a time of continued business growth
• This position will suit an experienced Design Engineer with demonstrable knowledge of injection mould tooling design
• The successful Mould Tool Designer will take ownership of tooling projects for the full lifecycle of the mould

Role

• Responsible for mould designs for prototype and production tooling projects
• Provide sound technical advice on mould design best practice based on experience and research
• Conduct effective mould design handovers to stakeholders and support queries throughout the project lifecycle
• Ensure reliable service delivery, meeting promised lead times and working collaboratively with all stakeholders
• Communicate mould design status regularly and elevate any deviations to timelines, design cost or specifications immediately
• Deliver prototype or production mould design projects on time and within budget according to KPI measures
• Log and track all hours worked, submit weekly for monthly financial reporting and tool cost analysis
• Coordinate with suppliers to specify, source and verify bolster, manifold and ancillary components to correct specifications
• Send BOMs for all tooling projects to suppliers and receive quotes for required items
• Maintain accurate mould design CAD and engineering documentation within required data management systems
• Apply mould design engineering principles to optimise projects for manufacture, reliability and ease of maintenance
• Collaborate with stakeholders to improve tooling-related issues for the company and global partners
• Utilise CAD software to model designs to highest technical standards, preparing 2D layouts in AutoCAD and 3D designs/2D detail drawings in Creo
• Work to tight limits and fits, ensuring agreed tooling tolerance control on all components
• Create accurate BOMs and steel sizes released for manufacture in agreed formats for ease of purchasing
• Proactively identify continuous improvement opportunities within tooling and support implementation of agreed changes
• Support all stakeholders as directed by the tooling manager to ensure projects are completed, communicated and managed effectively
• Engage with the UK tooling team to adopt new technologies, challenge part geometry and innovate material optimisation and usage

Experience Requirements

• Industry‑recognised tooling design or engineering qualifications
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in mould tool design
• Strong knowledge of plastic injection mould tooling or similar
• Proficiency with 3D CAD software; CREO experience is an advantage
• Positive attitude with flexibility and continuous improvement mindset
• Ability to organise own work schedule
• Strong communication skills and confidence to communicate with stakeholders
• Project management experience
• Eagerness to learn new skills and investigate new technologies
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Project

For all UK job positions, work seekers must be eligible to work and live in the UK.

Due to the sheer volume of applications we receive, we will only contact successful applicants that meet our client’s requirements. If you have not heard from us within 10 working days, you may consider your application unsuccessful.