Tooling Design Engineer

Akkodis; Bolton by Bowland; Hybrid; GBP 59,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Modis International Ltd is seeking a Tooling Design Engineer for a long-term contract based in Bolton. The role focuses on delivering practical tool design solutions and aligning them with project goals, with a requirement to be on site at least two days per week.

You will re-engineer existing tooling, update models and drawings (CREO preferred), and manage own project timelines while ensuring quality standards.

Qualifications

• HNC/HND qualification in Tool Design or related field.
• Significant experience in tool design and definition.
• Extensive 3D modelling experience with high quality annotations.
• Ability to translate 3D design intent into 2D/3D definitions (CREO).
• Knowledge of BS8888, ISO GD&T standards.

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.

Skills

3D Modelling

GD&T

BS8888 Standards

Communication

Project Planning

Attention to Detail

Education

HNC/HND in Tool Design or related

Tools

CREO Parametric

PDM/PLM

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

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