Tooling Engineer

SKF Group; Clevedon; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company seeks a Tooling Engineer to enhance their manufacturing capabilities. The role involves designing high-quality tooling solutions for product industrialisation, participating in design reviews, and managing subcontractors. A successful candidate will have experience in tooling design, proficiency in CAD software like PTC Creo, and a problem-solving mindset. This position offers an opportunity to work within a diverse environment, contributing to automation and digitalisation projects.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in tooling design or a similar engineering role in manufacturing.
• Proficiency in CAD software (experience with PTC Creo/Windchill an advantage).
• In-depth understanding of engineering drawings, GD&T, and manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop tooling to support product industrialisation and manufacturing processes.
• Participate in product design reviews to ensure manufacturability.
• Manage tooling sub-contractors to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery.

Skills

Tooling Design

Experience with CAD tools

Problem-solving

Tools

PTC Creo

ERP systems (SAP)

Job description

At SKF, we make some of the world’s most innovative products and solutions to reduce friction since 1907 – because less friction means a more energy-efficient future where we can all do more with less. In Aerospace, we focus on innovation, sustainability, and the development of intelligent, competitive, and energy-efficient solutions for this industry. This enables our customers to fly faster, and farther with less maintenance, improved reliability, and reduced CO2 footprint.

Do you enjoy designing solutions that elevate the standards of manufacturing? Are you interested to work in automation and digitalisation projects?

If so, you could be our new…

Tooling Engineer

…to support our production channels and manufacturing teams by designing and implementing high-quality jigs, fixtures, and tooling solutions.

Your main responsibilities include

• Design and develop tooling to support product industrialisation and manufacturing processes.
• Participate in product design reviews to ensure manufacturability.
• Create and maintain operation and stage drawings using CAD tools (PTC Creo/Windchill).
• Manage tooling sub-contractors to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery.
• Support automation initiatives by designing grippers and automation-ready fixtures.
• Collaborate with internal teams to resolve tooling issues and improve tooling performance.
• Contribute to digitalisation efforts by integrating parametric design data into stage models, tooling models and documentation.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards.

Requirements

• Demonstrated experience in tooling design or a similar engineering role in manufacturing.
• Proficiency in CAD software (experience with PTC Creo/Windchill an advantage).
• In-depth understanding of engineering drawings, GD&T, and manufacturing processes.
• Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP) beneficial
• Proficient in both verbal and written communication, alongside teamwork skills.
• A proactive, problem-solving mindset with a focus on continuous improvement.

SKF is committed to creating a diverse environment, and we firmly believe that a diverse workforce is essential for our continued success. Therefore, we only focus on your experience, skills, and potential. Come as you are – just be yourself. #weareSKF

What we offer

The opportunity to expand your network and to develop your technical knowledges as you’ll work closely with cross-functional teams including Manufacturing Engineering, Production, Supply Chain, and Product Engineering.

Some additional information

The position will be based in SKF Aerospace UK, Clevedon site, on local contract.

You will report to the Engineering & Business Development Manager.

For information on the recruitment process you can contact Simona Collino, Recruitment Expert EMEA, at [e-mail]. Please, be informed that we can’t accept applications via email.

At SKF, we are committed to promoting fairness and inclusivity throughout our recruitment process. To achieve this, we may include assessments and verify the information in your application in compliance with country-specific laws and regulations.

Is this you?

If this sounds like a new step in your career, please, submit your application and CV in English no later than August, 22 2025.

Please note that due to the vacation period, our availability may be limited and response time may be slightly delayed. Thankyou!