Senior Tooling Design Engineer (Siemens NX)

The People Pod; Derby; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The People Pod in Derby is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer (Tooling) to lead 3D/2D development in Siemens NX and deliver full lifecycle tooling solutions. You will manage design data in Teamcenter, produce assemblies and BOMs, and ensure GD&T conformance to ASME Y14.5 / BS standards.

You will contribute to safety compliance, support design reviews, and collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team on high-stakes UK programmes with long-term potential.

Qualifications

• Strong Siemens NX skills for 3D modelling and 2D detailing.
• Proven tooling, jigs, fixtures and lifting equipment design experience.
• Experience with Teamcenter or similar PLM systems.
• Solid understanding of Design for Manufacturability (DfM).
• Confident with GD&T per ASME Y14.5 / BS standards.

Responsibilities

• 3D modelling and 2D detailing in Siemens NX
• Managing design data via Teamcenter (PLM)
• Full lifecycle tooling design: requirements → concept → DfM → release
• Producing assemblies, sub-assemblies, BOMs and detailed drawings
• Applying GD&T to ASME Y14.5 / BS standards
• Supporting gated design reviews and client presentations
• Ensuring compliance with safety legislation and UKCA requirements

Skills

Siemens NX (3D + 2D)

Tooling / jigs / fixtures / lifting

Teamcenter or PLM experience

DfM understanding

GD&T (ASME Y14.5 / BS)

Job description

The People Pod in Derby is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer (Tooling) to lead 3D/2D development in Siemens NX and deliver full lifecycle tooling solutions. You will manage design data in Teamcenter, produce assemblies and BOMs, and ensure GD&T conformance to ASME Y14.5 / BS standards.

You will contribute to safety compliance, support design reviews, and collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team on high-stakes UK programmes with long-term potential.