Tooling Engineer – Precision Maintenance & Improvement

The Whittan Group; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The Whittan Group is seeking an experienced Tooling Engineer in Milton Keynes to maintain and service a broad range of production tooling, including press tools, flying shears and die-cutting equipment. You will collaborate with Engineering, Operations and Projects to maximise reliability and minimize downtime.

This is a day-shift role with potential to support alternate shifts as needed to meet business requirements.

Qualifications

• Experience with tooling, including press tools and flying shears.
• Strong mechanical engineering and hand-fitting skills.
• Experience using workshop machinery such as lathes, milling machines and surface grinders.
• Good process and manufacturing experience.
• Strong communication and team-working ability.
• Experience liaising with suppliers and external contractors.
• Confident IT user with maintenance systems; CMMS experience advantageous.
• Punctual, reliable and flexible approach to work.
• BTEC qualification in engineering or equivalent.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Tooling experience

Mechanical engineering

Machining skills

CMMS experience

Communication skills

Supplier liaison

Team player

Punctual & reliable

Education

BTEC engineering qualification

Tools

Lathes

Milling machines

Surface grinders

Job description

The Whittan Group is seeking an experienced Tooling Engineer in Milton Keynes to maintain and service a broad range of production tooling, including press tools, flying shears and die-cutting equipment. You will collaborate with Engineering, Operations and Projects to maximise reliability and minimize downtime.

This is a day-shift role with potential to support alternate shifts as needed to meet business requirements.