Senior Tooling Design Engineer

Jaxdene Solutions Limited; Huntingdonshire; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading packaging solutions provider in the UK is seeking an experienced Tool Design Engineer to spearhead the design, development, and commissioning of thermoformed production tools. The successful candidate will supervise a small team, improve processes and ensure high-quality production outcomes. Required are 3-5 years’ experience in a manufacturing setting, preferably in thermoforming or injection moulding, along with strong knowledge of CNC processes and tooling materials. Excellent salary and benefits package offered.

Benefits

Excellent salary and benefits package

Qualifications

• 3-5 years' experience in a similar role within the manufacturing sector, preferably with thermoforming or injection moulding.
• Demonstrated commitment to continuous improvement.
• Ability to lead a small team.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of design, development, and commissioning of thermoformed production tools.
• Lead standardisation of new and existing tool designs.
• Research, develop, and improve tooling solutions and methods.

Skills

CNC processes

Tooling materials

Excellent communication

Leadership

Collaboration

Education

Vocational or engineering focussed discipline

Job description

My client are a leading designer and manufacturing of packaging for the UK retail market. For the last 4 decades, this business has been at the forefront of innovation, sustainability, and manufacturing processes within their sector.

Overview

We are looking for an experienced Tool Design Engineer to take ownership of the design, development, and commissioning of thermoformed production tools. This role requires a hands‑on leader capable of supervising the Tool Design Team, driving technical excellence, improving processes, and collaborating across departments to ensure high‑quality production outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside Tool Room staff when necessary to support workflow and meet deadlines.
• Take ownership of developing approved concepts into fully manufacturable thermoformed production tools.
• Lead the standardisation of new and existing tool designs, including auxiliary components.
• Research, develop, and improve tooling solutions, materials, and methods.
• Challenge costing matrices prior to designing each tool set to identify efficiency improvements.
• Specify tooling and accessories to external subcontractors as required.
• Troubleshoot new tool commissioning to reduce setup times and minimise downtime.
• Ensure all materials and components for tool manufacture and assembly are ordered and delivered on time.
• Provide the CNC Department with complete tool packs, including checklists, bills of materials, and relevant technical information.
• Review and implement tooling improvements suggested by Production and Planning teams.
• Work collaboratively with management and staff to improve teamwork, communication, and achievement of company goals.

Qualifications

• 3‑5 years' experience in a similar role within the manufacturing sector, preferably in thermoforming or injection moulding environment.
• Qualifications in either a vocational or engineering focussed discipline.
• Strong knowledge of CNC processes, tooling materials and production.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively across multiple departments.
• Leadership capability, demonstrated commitment to continuous improvement and experience leading a small team.

Benefits

• Excellent salary and benefits package.

If you are interested in this role, please apply below or contact Kris Feaviour at Jaxdene Solutions.