Tooling Engineer: CAD Tools & Process Optimizer

Meridian Business Support; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Exeter-based Engineering firm is seeking a Tooling Engineer with strong CAD reading skills to assist in tooling production and model development for testing. The role blends office and shop floor work and requires good analytical abilities.

The ideal candidate will have HNC or degree-level qualification (or apprenticeship) in engineering, with experience in toolmaking, tool design, and CAE tools for CNC, CAD and 3D modelling.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Tooling Engineer or Toolmaker.
• Ability to read CAD drawings to assist in tooling production.
• HNC or Graduate level or apprenticeship in engineering.
• Good analytical and database skills.
• Export control restrictions (ITAR) compliance.

Responsibilities

• Engineer models from CAD drawings for testing.
• Drive continuous improvement in production and process areas.
• Apply production planning, control and manufacturing systems knowledge to reduce scrap.
• Troubleshoot manufacturing problems and perform root cause analysis (CNC/CAD/3D modelling).

Skills

Tooling experience

CAD

CNC machining

3D modelling

Root cause analysis

Education

HNC or Degree in Engineering

Tools

CAD tools

CAE tools for CNC

Job description

Exeter-based Engineering firm is seeking a Tooling Engineer with strong CAD reading skills to assist in tooling production and model development for testing. The role blends office and shop floor work and requires good analytical abilities.

The ideal candidate will have HNC or degree-level qualification (or apprenticeship) in engineering, with experience in toolmaking, tool design, and CAE tools for CNC, CAD and 3D modelling.