Tooling Engineer: CAD/CNC, Continuous Improvement

Meridian Business Support; Greater London; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Meridian Business Support is seeking a Tooling Engineer for an Exeter-based engineering firm. The role involves interpreting CAD drawings to devise tooling solutions for customers, with a mix of office and shop floor work.

A strong grounding in toolmaking concepts and practical application is essential. You will work with customer CAD data, support continuous improvement, and perform root-cause analysis on production issues, including CNC machining and 3D modelling.

Qualifications

• Degree/HNC or equivalent in Engineering discipline with 4 years applicable engineering experience.
• Experience as a Tooling Engineer or Toolmaker is essential.
• Proficiency with CAD/CAM, CAD and 3D modelling tools.

Responsibilities

• Review customer CAD drawings to engineer tooling models for testing.
• Drive continuous improvement in production to meet advanced designs and market needs.
• Apply production planning and control knowledge to reduce scrap and rework via root cause analysis.
• Troubleshoot manufacturing problems using CNC machining, CAD and 3D modelling.

Skills

Tooling

Toolmaker

CAD/CAM

CNC machining

Root cause analysis

Education

Engineering degree

HNC/Graduate level

Tools

CAD software

CAE tools

3D modelling

Job description

Meridian Business Support is seeking a Tooling Engineer for an Exeter-based engineering firm. The role involves interpreting CAD drawings to devise tooling solutions for customers, with a mix of office and shop floor work.

A strong grounding in toolmaking concepts and practical application is essential. You will work with customer CAD data, support continuous improvement, and perform root-cause analysis on production issues, including CNC machining and 3D modelling.