Toolroom Engineer

Bluebolt Recruitment; Seasalter; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Bluebolt Recruitment seeks an experienced Toolroom Engineer to join a large international electrical components manufacturer. You will manufacture and refurbish tooling, develop tooling solutions, and machine tooling for NPI and testing, ensuring tolerances and quality meet exacting standards.

You will collaborate with design and production teams to improve tooling design and processes, while adhering to safety policies and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives in tooling and

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in a Toolroom Engineer/Toolmaker role.
• Experience with mould tools and assembly tooling and precision manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture new tooling and refurbish existing tooling for moulding and assembly.
• Develop innovative tooling solutions to support efficient manufacture.
• Machine tooling and NPI piece parts to precise tolerances.
• Produce small quantities of piece parts for NPI, samples and testing.
• Collaborate with design and process engineers to advise on tooling design.

Skills

5 years' experience as Toolroom Eng

Mould tool & assembly tool manufacture

Ability to machine tolerances

Education

City & Guilds qualification (Mechanical Engineering)

Time-served apprenticeship in toolmaking

Tools

CAD/CAM knowledge

CNC mills & lathes

Job description

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Toolroom Engineer to join a large international manufacturer of electrical components. This is a hands-on role supporting the business with the production, repair, maintenance, and development of tooling, as well as the manufacture of small-batch precision components for NPI, sampling, and testing. You will play a key role in ensuring tooling meets exacting quality and tolerance requirements while contributing to continuous improvement and innovation across tooling and manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture new tooling and refurbish existing tooling for moulding and product assembly
• Develop innovative tooling solutions to support efficient manufacture
• Machine tooling and NPI piece parts to precise tolerances
• Produce small quantities of piece parts (typically up to 5-off) for NPI, samples, and testing
• Work closely with design, manufacturing, and process engineers to advise on tooling design and process improvements
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety requirements and company policies
• Undertake other reasonable duties as required to support the Toolroom and wider business

About You

Essential Skills & Experience

• City & Guilds qualification (or equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering
• Completed a time-served apprenticeship in a toolmaking environment
• Minimum of 5 years' experience as a Toolroom Engineer, Toolroom Technician, or Toolmaker
• Proven experience in mould tool and assembly tool manufacture
• Ability to machine to exacting tolerances using milling, turning, grinding, and related methods
• Strong understanding of tool manufacture and precision engineering
• CAD/CAM knowledge
• Experience with CNC mills and lathes

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