Tooling Design Engineer

Akkodis; Bolton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Modis in Bolton is seeking a Tooling Design Engineer for a long-term contract, based in Bolton with a minimum of two days on site. You will deliver innovative tool design solutions and re-engineer existing tooling with strong model to drawing translation.

You will work with stakeholders to align designs with business goals, managing timelines and ensuring quality. CREO proficiency and BS8888/ISO GD&T knowledge are highly valued.

Qualifications

• Ideally HNC/HND with substantial tool design experience.
• Significant 3D modelling experience with ability to assess 3D models quality (CREO preferred).
• Ability to translate design intent from 3D models into high quality 2D/3D definitions (CREO preferred).
• Strong background in engineering drawings with attention to detail.
• Knowledge of BS8888 documentation, ISO 1101, ISO 5459 and GD&T.

Responsibilities

• Deliver practical and innovative tool design solutions.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to align technical solutions with business goals.
• Re-engineer existing solutions updating models, configuration and documentation.
• Manage own project timelines and priorities to meet deadlines and quality standards.

Skills

3D modelling

CREO

Engineering drawings

GD&T

BS8888 documentation

ISO 1101

ISO 5459

Translate design intent

Stakeholder communication

Education

HNC/HND

Tools

CREO

Job description

Tooling Design Engineer required for long term contract assignment based in Bolton (minimum two days per week on site)

Overview of department:

The Tool Design Team is at the heart of a rapidly evolving and high demand sector, delivering smart, adaptable tooling solutions across a wide range of aerospace projects.

Responsibilities:

• Deliver practical and innovative tool design solutions
• Collaborate with stakeholders to align technical solutions with business goals
• Re-engineer existing solutions updating models, configuration and associated documentation.
• Manage your own project timelines and priorities ensuring deadlines and quality standards are met.

Skillset/experience required:

• Ideally HNC/HND qualified with significant experience in Tool Design and Definition
• Must have a significant amount of 3D modelling experience and be able to assess 3D models for their quality. Experience in 3D annotations would be a distinct advantage (preferably CREO)
• Ability to translate design intent from 3D models into high quality 2D/3D definitions (preferably CREO)
• Strong background in the production of engineering drawings with high attention to detail
• Knowledge of BS8888 Technical product documentation and specification, ISO 1101 Geometrical product specifications, ISO 5459 Datum and datum systems and similar standards and GD & T
• Great communication skills with the drive and initiative to influence a network of stakeholders

Modis International Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers in the UK. Modis Europe Ltd provide a variety of international solutions that connect clients to the best talent in the world. For all positions based in Switzerland, Modis Europe Ltd works with its licensed Swiss partner Accurity GmbH to ensure that candidate applications are handled in accordance with Swiss law.

Both Modis International Ltd and Modis Europe Ltd are Equal Opportunities Employers.

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