Tooling Engineer

ASC Connections; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company based in the UK is seeking an experienced Injection Mould Tooling Engineer to support their growth. The role includes technical support for tooling, collaboration with overseas suppliers, and preparation of customer 3D models. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in plastic injection moulding, along with a solid understanding of tooling design. Apply today to join a company with over 50 years of expertise in the industry.

Qualifications

• Proven experience within the plastic injection moulding industry.
• Strong technical knowledge of injection moulding tooling and processes.
• Ability to interpret and work from engineering drawings.

Responsibilities

• Support the Tool Room with technical queries related to tooling.
• Collaborate with overseas toolmakers for efficient tool designs.
• Prepare customer 3D models for tooling.

Skills

Experience in plastic injection moulding

Technical knowledge of injection moulding tooling

Ability to prepare accurate costings and quotations

Collaboration with overseas toolmakers

Understanding of tool design principles

Job description

Overview

With over 50 years of expertise in tooling, precision plastic injection moulding, and product development engineering, this company provides a complete end-to-end manufacturing service. They are seeking an experienced Injection Mould Tooling Engineer to support growth and expansion.

In this key role, you will be instrumental in supporting customers with the development of new products as well as the modification and improvement of existing ones.

Responsibilities

As a Tooling Engineer your duties will include:

• Supporting the Tool Room with technical queries related to tooling.
• Collaborating closely with overseas toolmakers to achieve robust, efficient, and reliable tool designs.
• Developing and reviewing GAs from overseas suppliers (including China) to ensure compliance with company standards and requirements.
• Advising internal and external Design Departments on optimal tooling solutions.
• Conducting assessments of mould flow analysis for both new and existing components to support process development.
• Preparing customer 3D models for tooling by marking up files and, where necessary, re-modelling.
• Producing accurate quotations based on customer modification files.

Qualifications

To be successful in the role of Tooling Engineer, you should demonstrate:

• Proven experience within the plastic injection moulding industry, with involvement across all stages of new tooling projects.
• Strong technical knowledge of injection moulding tooling and its processes, along with proven ability to prepare accurate costings, quotations, and estimates.
• Previous experience collaborating with overseas toolmakers to achieve effective tooling solutions.
• A solid understanding of tool design principles, with the ability to confidently interpret and work from engineering drawings.

Based in the UK and operating worldwide with sites across Europe and the Far East, the company invites you to be part of their success - apply today!

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