Tooling Design Engineer

Euro-projects Recruitment Ltd; Rochdale; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK-based engineering recruitment agency seeks a Tooling Design Engineer in Rochdale. You will work on tooling and fixture design, requiring CAD experience and strong communication skills. The role involves supporting manufacturing and NPI teams while overseeing the production of jigs and fixtures. Salary ranges from £45K to £50K, with opportunities for professional growth. Apply by sending your CV to the hiring contact provided.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in tooling design or design engineering.
• Experience with plastic mouldings or injection moulding is advantageous.
• Ability to design jigs and fixtures using CAD.

Responsibilities

• Support customers and teams with tooling design.
• Design and modify tooling CAD using Autodesk PowerShape.
• Oversee manufacturing of tooling and fixtures.
• Provide Design for Manufacture support.
• Assist Sales team with costings for quotations.

Skills

CAD design experience

Planning and organizational skills

Strong communication skills

Proactive problem-solving mindset

Tools

Autodesk PowerShape

Job description

Tooling Design Engineer, £45K - £50K, commutable from Rochdale, Manchester, and Oldham

• Are you a Tooling Design Engineer or a Design Engineer with jig and fixture design experience looking to gain exposure to a wide range of industries and complex, high quality technical products?
• £45K - £50K salary guide + benefits.
• Opportunity to work for a highly reputable, stable and growing UK engineering manufacturer who have recently made major investments in their manufacturing facilities.

Your background as a Tooling Design Engineer:

• Previous experience of tooling design / designing jigs and fixtures using CAD.
• Any experience plastic mouldings / injection moulding would be advantageous.
• Experience using CAD software (PowerShape experience advantageous, but training can be provided).
• Strong planning, organisational, and communication skills.
• A proactive, problem-solving mindset with the ability to work cross-functionally.

Tooling Design Engineer Responsibilities:

• You will play a key role in supporting customers, internal manufacturing and commercial teams with tooling design / jig and fixture design.
• Designing jigs and fixtures and modifying tooling CAD using Autodesk PowerShape (training available if required).
• Overseeing the manufacture of tooling, jigs, and fixtures.
• Providing Design for Manufacture support to customers for both new enquiries and existing products.
• Supporting the Sales team with tooling, jig, and fixture costings for quotations and new projects.
• Supporting the NPI team with technical activities during project introduction.

This Tooling Design Engineer job is commutable from Rochdale, Manchester, Oldham, Huddersfield, Burnley, Bolton, Bury, Halifax, Ashton-under-Lyne, and surrounding areas.

To apply, please send your CV to Luke Smith at Euro Projects Recruitment Ltd