Senior Tooling Design Engineer

Premier Engineering; Bristol; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist manufacturing company in Bristol seeks a Tooling Design Engineer. The role involves designing tooling for plastic injection moulding and requires strong experience with injection moulded plastics and CAD software like SolidWorks. Ideal candidates should have at least 2 years of experience and be proficient in communication and organisation skills. This position offers a salary range of £45,000 - £55,000 based on experience.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years' experience in a similar Tooling or Design Engineering position.
• Strong experience with injection moulded plastics.
• Proficient using 3D CAD software, ideally SolidWorks or Inventor.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Designing tooling for plastic injection moulding, casting, and assembly.
• Using CAD for concept design and producing technical drawings.
• Liaising with manufacturing providers.
• Updating 3D models and drawings.

Skills

Experience in Tooling or Design Engineering

Injection moulded plastics

Designing mould tools

Knowledge of tooling, jigs, and fixtures

Proficient in 3D CAD software

Machining and manufacturing precision parts

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Time management

Teamwork

Education

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

Tools

SolidWorks

Inventor

MS Office

Job description

Role

Tooling Design Engineer

Location

Bristol

Term

Permanent

Salary

£45,000 - £55,000, dependent on experience

Company Overview

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

Application

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