Senior Tooling Design Engineer

Premier Engineering; Bristol; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist manufacturer in Bristol is seeking a Tooling Design Engineer to join their team on a permanent basis. This role requires at least 2 years of experience in tooling or design engineering, along with strong proficiency in CAD software, ideally SolidWorks. Responsibilities include designing tooling for plastic injection moulding and creating technical drawings. The ideal candidate will have experience in manufacturing precision parts and excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years' experience in a similar Tooling or Design Engineering position.
• Strong experience with injection moulded plastics.
• Ability to work well alone and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Design tooling for plastic injection moulding, casting, and assembly.
• Create technical drawings using CAD.
• Liaise with manufacturing providers.

Skills

Experience in Tooling or Design Engineering

Experience with injection moulded plastics

Proficient in 3D CAD software (SolidWorks, Inventor)

Excellent communication skills

Education

HNC / HND / BTEC / NVQ / Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Design

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Tooling Design Engineer

Location: Bristol

Term: Permanent

Salary: £45,000 - £60,000, dependent on experience

My client is a specialist manufacturer. They are looking for a Tooling Design Engineer to join their team in Bristol on a permanent basis.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years' experience in a similar Tooling or Design Engineering position


• Strong experience with injection moulded plastics


• Ideally be experienced designing mould tools


• Knowledge of tooling, jigs and fixtures


• HNC / HND / BTEC / NVQ / Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering, Design or similar


• Be proficient using 3D CAD software, ideally SolidWorks, Inventor etc.


• Experienced with machining and manufacturing precision parts and components


• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written


• Proficient using MS Office


• Excellent organisational skills and time management skills


• Have the ability to work well alone as well as part of a small multi-disciplinary team

Responsibilities

• Designing tooling for use in plastic injection moulding, casting, and assembly


• Designing mould tools and press tools


• Using CAD for concept design and producing technical drawings


• Using SolidWorks on a daily basis


• Liaising with manufacturing providers


• Being involved in final assembly of products


• Creating the required documentation for design as well as project reports / plans


• Updating 3D models and drawings


• Inputting parts into the MRP system creating BOMs


• Checking drawings for sign off


• Working in a small multi-disciplinary team on varied projects

If you are interested in this position, please apply with an up to date CV as soon as possible.