Tooling Engineer: Maintenance & CI for Manufacturing

The Whittan Group; High Wycombe; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The Whittan Group is seeking an experienced Tooling Engineer to maintain and service production tooling including press tools, flying shears and die-cutting equipment at our Milton Keynes site. You will work closely with Engineering, Operations and Projects to maximise tooling reliability and minimise downtime.

This role is primarily day-shift, with occasional flexibility for alternate patterns. A strong background in tooling, hands-on mechanical skills and the ability to drive improvements are

Qualifications

• Experience with tooling including press tools and flying shears.
• Strong mechanical engineering and hand-fitting skills.
• Experience using workshop machinery (lathes, milling, grinders).
• Good process and manufacturing experience.
• Strong communication and teamwork.
• Experience liaising with suppliers and contractors.
• Punctual, reliable and flexible.
• BTEC engineering or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Manage tooling across site via planned preventive maintenance.
• Service, maintain and repair press tools, flying shears and die-cutting equipment.
• Respond to tooling breakdowns and perform maintenance when required.
• Order tooling spares and maintain stock levels.
• Track tooling locations, including off-site repairs, to keep schedules.
• Liaise with suppliers and contractors for maintenance and improvements.
• Drive continuous improvement in tooling performance and life.
• Support KPIs like MTBF and tool wear life.
• Maintain communication across Engineering, Operations and Projects; escalate as needed.
• Ensure all activities comply with Health & Safety and procedures.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Hand-fitting skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Liaising with suppliers

CMMS experience

Education

BTEC in engineering

HNC/HND in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Lathes

Milling machines

Surface grinders

CMMS software

Job description

The Whittan Group is seeking an experienced Tooling Engineer to maintain and service production tooling including press tools, flying shears and die-cutting equipment at our Milton Keynes site. You will work closely with Engineering, Operations and Projects to maximise tooling reliability and minimise downtime.

This role is primarily day-shift, with occasional flexibility for alternate patterns. A strong background in tooling, hands-on mechanical skills and the ability to drive improvements are