Tooling Design Engineer

Kingston Barnes Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company in the UK seeks a skilled Tooling Design Engineer to design 2D and 3D tooling systems. Responsibilities include developing prototypes, ensuring quality control, and improving processes. Candidates should have a mechanical engineering qualification and experience with CAD software. This reputable firm offers a great opportunity for professional growth within a thriving industry.

Qualifications

• Experience in punch tool design is preferred.
• Open to post-grad candidates eager to start their careers.
• Must have a mechanical engineering qualification.

Responsibilities

• Design punch tool and crimping prototype systems.
• Monitor tooling assembly builds for quality.
• Improve processes based on work orders and drawings.
• Document and communicate actions and irregularities.
• Collaborate with various departments and suppliers.

Skills

2D and 3D tooling design

Organisational skills

Collaboration with production teams

Quality monitoring

Education

Mechanical engineering qualification

Tools

Inventor

AutoCAD

3D CAD software

Job description

Tooling Design Engineer

Are you an experienced Tooling Design Engineer? Does the idea of working within a growing and thriving business excite you? Then get in touch! Kingston Barnes has an exciting opportunity for a Tooling Design Engineer.

Role

In this role you will be required to design 2D and 3D tooling designs in line with technical and commercial requirements using Inventor and AutoCAD. You will be responsible for the upkeep of all documentation and files relating to the design of tooling systems used in the manufacture of aluminium window and door systems. You need to be highly organised and work with the production team in the development of prototypes in line with company requirements.

Responsibilities

• Design punch tool and crimping prototype systems and develop existing tooling designs.
• Monitor tooling assembly builds to ensure quality.
• Monitor and improve processes.
• Study work orders, drawings and make controlled alterations to assist with tooling development.
• Work to set procedures and tolerances.
• Maintain continuity among colleagues by documenting, reporting and communicating on actions, irregularities and continuing needs.
• Work and liaise with various departments and external suppliers in the development of tooling systems.

Candidate

• A fully trained and experienced design engineer (preferably with experience in punch tool design).
• OR a post‑grad candidate who is qualified, keen and is looking for a company to start their career with.
• For this role a mechanical engineering qualification is required.
• Experience with a 3D CAD software.

Company

With the company's success continuing to grow steadily, they are looking at expanding the workforce on site in order to maintain production levels. They are a market leader within a highly profitable fast‑moving production industry and are looking forward to another successful year within this marketplace. The business has shown consistent growth and is constantly developing new systems to maintain its competitive advantage in existing markets. The successful Tooling Design Engineer will receive support and development which will provide an excellent opportunity to further yourself and progress your career within a continually expanding business.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK to apply for this position.