Tooling Engineer: Prototype Tooling & CAD Design

Kingston Barnes Ltd; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Kingston Barnes Ltd. seeks a proactive Toolmaker to support tooling development and prototypes. The role involves assisting with tooling designs, overseeing casting system implementations, and collaborating with CAD technicians to create robust tooling solutions.

Candidates should have a maintenance background and formal engineering qualification or time-served apprenticeship. On-site position in a manufacturing environment with emphasis on quality, procedures, tolerances, and cross-department

Qualifications

• Experience in the manufacture of tooling/toolmaking.
• Maintenance background.
• Proven mechanical/engineering qualifications or apprenticeship.

Responsibilities

• Assist with tooling designs for prototypes and evolving builds.
• Oversee implementation and development of casting systems.
• Collaborate with CAD technicians to design tooling systems.
• Test and improve punch tool designs.
• Monitor tooling assembly builds to ensure quality and consistency.
• Study work orders and drawings to make controlled alterations.

Skills

Toolmaking

Maintenance

Engineering mindset

Education

Formal engineering qualification or time served apprenticeship

Tools

CAD software

Casting systems

Job description

Kingston Barnes Ltd. seeks a proactive Toolmaker to support tooling development and prototypes. The role involves assisting with tooling designs, overseeing casting system implementations, and collaborating with CAD technicians to create robust tooling solutions.

Candidates should have a maintenance background and formal engineering qualification or time-served apprenticeship. On-site position in a manufacturing environment with emphasis on quality, procedures, tolerances, and cross-department