Senior Tooling Design Engineer in Bristol

Energy Jobline CVL; Bristol; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy recruitment firm is seeking a Tooling Design Engineer in Bristol for a permanent role. You will design tooling for plastic injection moulding and work with CAD software, particularly SolidWorks, while liaising with manufacturing providers. Candidates should have at least 2 years' experience in a related position and strong communication skills. Competitive salary ranges from £45,000 to £55,000, depending on experience.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years’ experience in a similar Tooling or Design Engineering position.
• Strong experience with injection moulded plastics.
• Knowledge of tooling, jigs and fixtures.

Responsibilities

• Design tooling for plastic injection moulding, casting, and assembly.
• Use CAD for concept design and produce technical drawings.
• Liaise with manufacturing providers.

Skills

3D CAD software proficiency

Experience with injection moulded plastics

Excellent communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

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

Tools

SolidWorks

Inventor

Job description

Overview

Energy Jobline is the largest and fastest growing global Energy Job Board and Energy Hub. We have an audience reach of over 7 million energy professionals, 400,000+ monthly advertised global energy and engineering jobs, and work with the leading energy companies worldwide.

We focus on the Oil & Gas, Renewables, Engineering, Power, and Nuclear markets as well as emerging technologies in EV, Battery, and Fusion. We are committed to ensuring that we offer the most exciting career opportunities from around the world for our jobseekers.

ROLE - Tooling Design Engineer
LOCATION - Bristol
TERM - Permanent
SALARY - £45,000 - £55,000, 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.

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

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

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

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