Tooling Design Engineer

MBDA S.A.S.; Bolton; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defence organization in Bolton is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to develop innovative tooling solutions. The ideal candidate will have a degree or equivalent experience in mechanical engineering, proficiency in CAD software, and a drive to collaborate with cross-functional teams. This role features a hybrid working model and offers a variety of employee benefits.

Benefits

Company bonus up to £2,500

Pension contributions up to 14%

Opportunity for paid overtime

Up to 15 additional days of leave

Enhanced parental leave

Subsidised meals and free car parking

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in Mechanical design and development.
• High capability in using industry-standard 3D CAD packages.
• Experience in developing manufacturing tooling from concept to production.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to deliver tooling solutions.
• Take ownership of the delivery of engineering solutions.

Skills

Mechanical design and development

Use of 3D CAD packages (PTC Creo)

Understanding customer needs

Education

Degree/HND/HNC in relevant field

Tools

FMEA

DFA

DFM

Job description

You will be part of a high performing team, creating Tooling solutions on a wide variety of projects. This is a critical role collaborating with wider multi-disciplinary teams to understand requirements and deliver solutions. We are looking for someone with passion and drive to take ownership of all aspects of the delivery of these solutions.

High performing teams need high performing and competent individuals. To be suitable for this role, candidates will be able to demonstrate a number of the following attributes:

• Ideally Degree/HND/HNC qualified with demonstrable experience in Mechanical design and development using appropriate engineering tools and techniques.
• High level of capability in the use of industry standard 3D CAD packages such as PTC Creo
• Experience of operating in an environment employing development techniques such as FMEA, DFA, DFM etc
• Experience of developing manufacturing tooling and mechanical handling equipment from initial concept to production of 2D drawings.
• Ability to understand the customer needs to develop a design solution.

MBDA is a leading defence organisation, proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom.

We are proud of our employee-led networks, including Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability and more. We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process.

Together, we work with purpose, knowing that every advancement provides better, smarter and more effective defence capabilities to the UK and their allies. Regarded as one of the most trusted suppliers of defence solutions in Europe, we have a relationship with the UK military spanning back over 70 years.

What we can offer you:

• Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year)
• Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%
• Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime
• Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days
• Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements
• Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave - enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments
• Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more

Dynamic (hybrid) working: 2 days per week on-site, maybe more due to workload classification. Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship. Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply.