R&D Tooling Specialist - Moulding & Fabrication

KineticPlc; Preston; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

KineticPlc in Preston is seeking an experienced R&D Technician to drive tool manufacture, moulding trials, and design-for-manufacturability feedback for new product concepts. You will lead hands-on fabrication, tool debugging, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure prototypes transition smoothly to production.

The role requires fabrication and welding experience, tool development, and a problem-solving mindset. Hours are 39.5 per week, Monday to Friday, with a 16:30 finish on Fridays.

Qualifications

• Experience in Fabrication & welding.
• Experience with tool manufacture and development.
• Experience with verification & testing of tools and moulds.

Responsibilities

• Input to Design Reviews.
• Tool Manufacture & Development.
• Design for Manufacturability (DfM) Reviews.
• New Tool Modifications.
• Tool Specifications.
• New Tool Verification & Snagging.
• Perform R&D Moulding Trials (verify operational parameters).
• Product Verification & Testing.
• Pilot Production Run Support.
• New Jigs and Formers.
• Coordination with Other Departments.
• Advanced Maintenance.
• Training & Knowledge Transfer.
• Health, Safety & Compliance.

Skills

Fabrication & welding

Tool manufacture

Verification & testing

Job description

KineticPlc in Preston is seeking an experienced R&D Technician to drive tool manufacture, moulding trials, and design-for-manufacturability feedback for new product concepts. You will lead hands-on fabrication, tool debugging, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure prototypes transition smoothly to production.

The role requires fabrication and welding experience, tool development, and a problem-solving mindset. Hours are 39.5 per week, Monday to Friday, with a 16:30 finish on Fridays.