Tooling Engineer - Senior Toolmaker

Nicholas Associates Group; Merthyr Tydfil; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Tooling Engineer to oversee the design and manufacturing of tooling for injection moulding. This role involves supervising a team, developing innovative tooling designs, and ensuring quality assurance through prototyping and testing. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills and experience in a manufacturing environment, particularly in injection moulding. Join a company committed to diversity and inclusion, and contribute to a collaborative workspace where your expertise will make a significant impact.

Benefits

26 Holidays + 8 Bank Holidays

Flexible Working Options

Diversity and Inclusion Commitment

Qualifications

• Experience in a Toolroom within a manufacturing setting is preferred.
• Strong communication skills and leadership ability are essential.

Responsibilities

• Design and process manufacturing tooling for injection moulding machinery.
• Supervise day-to-day operations of the toolroom with a team of machinists.

Skills

Toolroom Management

Communication Skills

Coaching

Problem-Solving

Education

HNC/HND in Toolmaking

HNC/HND in Manufacturing

HNC/HND in Engineering

Job description

• Job Reference: JN -022025-62153_1744903259

Do you have experience working in an injection moulding environment? Have you got previous experience managing and leading a toolroom? If so, then please read on!

The basics

Industry: Manufacturing - Injection Moulding

Location: Merthyr Tydfil

Hours: Monday to Thursday (8.00am - 4.45pm) and Friday (8.00am - 12.00)

Salary: Up to £40,000 DOE

Holidays: 26 + 8 bank holidays - shut downs include, 1 week in May, 2 weeks in August, 2 days in October and Christmas.

Overview:

Working for a large manufacturing business, the Tooling Engineer will be responsible for the design and process of manufacturing tooling for injection moulding machinery. They will supervise the day to day running of the toolroom which includes 5 manual machinists. Duties to also include:

• Developing new tooling designs tailored to client or project needs.
• Creating prototypes and testing innovative designs for quality assurance.
• Liaising with teams at manufacturing sites to gather data and refine designs.
• Building relationships with vendors and contractors to secure the best deals.
• Supporting production with engineering expertise and troubleshooting.

The ideal candidate / Tooling Engineer may have some of the following, however, please note these are only desirable and not essential as all applications will be looked at individually:

• Previous experience working in a Toolroom in a manufacturing environment.
• A strong communicator with the ability to coach and lead.
• Qualified to HNC/HND level in Toolmaking, Manufacturing or an Engineering discipline.
• Practical experience in a manufacturing environment (Injection Moulding preferable).

If you are interested in the Tooling Engineer role, please apply immediately due to the urgency of this role.

About Us:

We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. In line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. As a Disability Confident Employer, and part of the Nicholas Associates Group, we are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities, and we're happy to discuss flexible working options.

We are committed to protecting the privacy of all our candidates and clients. If you choose to apply, your information will be processed in accordance with the Nicholas Associates Group Privacy Notice.

For more information on this vacancy please contact us on 01332360055.