Toolmaker

Prime Appointments; Mildenhall; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company in Mildenhall is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer. The role is suitable for current Toolmakers or Design Engineers; training in CAD software will be provided. This full-time position offers a salary between £33,000 and £40,000 per annum, alongside opportunities for career growth in a supportive engineering team.

Benefits

Hands-on training and mentoring

Career growth opportunities

Free on-site parking

Qualifications

• Previous experience in toolmaking or design is preferred.
• Training will be provided for CAD software usage.
• Must have a strong motivation to learn and adapt.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and development of production tooling and fixtures.
• Create technical drawings and documentation for production.
• Analyze product testing results and assess reliability.

Skills

Experience with toolroom/workshop-based machinery

Familiarity with 3D CAD software like SolidWorks

Proactive, self-motivated attitude

Strong teamwork skills

Confidence with written and verbal communication

Education

Qualification in Mechanical Engineering or Product Design

Job description

Overview

Mildenhall, Suffolk | £33,000-£40,000 | Monday-Friday, 08:00-17:00

A well-established manufacturer in Mildenhall, Suffolk, is growing its team to keep up with rising demand and is looking for a talented Toolmaker ready to step into a Mechanical Design Engineer role. Whether you've worked with CAD before or are completely new to design, the company offers full training and ongoing support to help you grow and succeed.

What's the pay & hours?

This is a full-time, permanent position offering a competitive salary of £33,000 to £40,000 per annum, depending on experience. Standard working hours are Monday to Friday, 08:00 - 17:00.

Responsibilities

• Take a lead role in the design and development of production tooling and fixtures
• Support engineering projects from concept through to completion
• Create technical drawings, parts lists, and instructions for production use
• Manufacture and test tooling using traditional toolroom/workshop machinery
• Develop and run product testing, analyse results, and assess reliability
• Maintain detailed documentation and provide updates to senior management
• Work within ISO quality and regulatory standards
• Attend occasional UK/international travel for project-related work
• Participate in relevant training courses to support your transition into design

Who are we looking for?

We're interested in two types of candidates:

• A Toolmaker with little to no design experience who is eager to step into a Mechanical Design Engineer role (full training provided), or
• A Design Engineer who has hands-on experience from a toolmaking background

Requirements

• Experience with toolroom/workshop-based machinery
• Familiarity with 3D CAD software like SolidWorks (training can be provided)
• A qualification in Mechanical Engineering, Product Design, or equivalent experience
• A proactive, self-motivated attitude and strong teamwork skills
• Confidence with written and verbal communication, including MS Office and Adobe

Benefits

• Hands-on training and mentoring from senior engineers
• A clear pathway into a Mechanical Design Engineer role
• Exposure to both shopfloor and CAD-based design work
• Free on-site parking
• Career growth opportunities as part of a forward-thinking engineering team

If you're a Toolmaker ready to move into design, or someone with both practical and design skills, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now or get in touch with Brendan @ Prime Appointments for more details.

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