Tool Designer

ASC Connections; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Profit sharing

Pension 7.5%

33 days holiday (BH)

Job summary

ASC Connections is seeking an experienced Injection Mould Tool Designer to join their engineering team in the United Kingdom. The role focuses on designing high-precision plastic injection tools using PowerShape, driving manufacturability, and collaborating with the toolroom to ensure successful production.

The ideal candidate has proven experience in injection mould tooling, strong 3D CAD skills, and a methodical, detail‑oriented approach.

Qualifications

• Experience designing plastic injection tools.
• Strong 3D CAD skills with tool design software.
• Knowledge of injection moulding processes and toolroom requirements.

Responsibilities

• Design injection mould tools from initial concept to final design.
• Use Autodesk PowerShape to produce detailed 3D tool designs.
• Ensure designs meet the requirements of the design team and are suitable for manufacture.
• Work closely with the toolroom to resolve design challenges and ensure tool manufacture.
• Identify opportunities to improve design processes, methods and efficiency.
• Maintain high standards of accuracy and quality across all design work.

Skills

3D CAD design

PowerShape

Attention to detail

Cross-functional communication

Tools

Autodesk PowerShape

Job description

A highly successful British business with a global customer base is looking to strengthen its Engineering team with the addition of an experienced Injection Moulding Tool Designer. Renowned for its world‑class product design, precision engineering and advanced manufacturing capabilities, the business produces highly detailed, premium‑quality plastic products.

Up to £55,000 + Bonus, Profit share, Pension up to 7.5% 33 days holiday inc. BH

Days with early finish on Friday

As an Injection Mould Tool Designer, your responsibilities will include:

• Designing injection moulding tools from initial concept and layout through to final design.
• Using Autodesk PowerShape to produce detailed 3D tool designs.
• Ensuring designs meet the requirements of the design team and are suitable for manufacture.
• Working closely with the toolroom to resolve design challenges and ensure successful tool manufacture.
• Identifying opportunities to improve design processes, methods and efficiency.
• Maintaining high standards of accuracy and quality across all design work.

To be successful in this Tool Designer role, you will need:

• Proven experience in plastic injection mould tool design.
• Strong 3D CAD skills with tool design software.
• A good understanding of injection moulding processes and toolroom requirements.
• A methodical, process-driven approach with excellent attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build effective working relationships across design and manufacturing teams.

We are looking for people who take pride in their work, demonstrate a positive attitude and understand the needs of the business. They place great importance on personal qualities, behaviour and commitment, believing these are just as important as technical skills and experience.

We are committed to equal opportunity and diversity.