Tooling Design Engineer

Tatton Recruitment; Sale; Hybrid; GBP 57,000 - 81,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

4 day work week

Job summary

World Class Defence Organisation is looking to recruit 2x Tooling Design Engineer subcontractors in a hybrid role based in Bolton. The role involves delivering tool design solutions for aerospace projects and requires strong 3D modelling experience, CREO skills, and producing precise engineering drawings.

You will work 2 days onsite per week with the remainder from home, with a 4-day week option Monday-Thursday. The contract is 6 months with a likely extension and Inside IR35 (Umbrella).

Qualifications

• Ideally HNC/HND qualified with significant experience in Tool Design and Definition.
• Significant 3D modelling experience and CREO proficiency.
• Ability to translate design intent from 3D models into high quality 2D/3D definitions (CREO).
• Strong background in producing engineering drawings with high attention to detail.
• Knowledge of BS8888, ISO 1101, ISO 5459 and GD&T standards.
• Excellent communication skills with the drive to influence stakeholders.

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 your own project timelines and priorities ensuring deadlines and quality standards are met.

Skills

3D modelling

Design intent translation

Engineering drawings

Communication skills

CREO

Education

HNC/HND qualification

Tools

BS8888

ISO 1101

ISO 5459

GD&T

Job description

World Class Defence Organisation based in is currently looking to recruit 2x Tooling Design Engineer subcontractors.

Rate:£50.00 per hour

Overtime Rate: Hours worked over the standard 37 hours per week, will be paid at 'time and a quarter'

Location: Bolton

Hybrid / Remote working: 2 days per week onsite - the rest working from home. A 4 day week (Monday to Thursday) is OK.

Duration: 6 Months with very likely extension. Contracts are often ongoing and long-term thereafter.

IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella)

Interview process: One stage video interview

Tooling Design Engineer Job Description

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