Tooling Design Engineer

Matchtech; Greater Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 62,000 - 76,000; Part time

Job summary

Matchtech is seeking a Tooling Design Engineer in Bolton, operating on a hybrid basis with a minimum two days onsite. This six-month contract involves delivering innovative tooling design for aerospace projects and producing high-quality 3D/2D definitions, typically using CREO, with strong attention to detail.

You will re-engineer existing tooling, manage project timelines, and coordinate with stakeholders to ensure documentation aligns with BS8888 and ISO standards.

Qualifications

• Significant 3D modelling experience and ability to assess model quality.
• Experience translating design intent from 3D models into definitions.
• Strong attention to detail in producing engineering drawings.

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

Translate design intent

Communication skills

Education

HNC/HND

Tools

CREO

Job description

Tooling Design Engineer

Location: Bolton (hybrid - minimum 2 days onsite, remainder remote; workload dependent)
Duration: 6 months (extension possible)
Rate: £50 p/h (Umbrella)
IR35: Inside
Clearance: SC to start (UK Eyes Only)

Overview

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