Toolroom Engineer
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Job summary
Amphenol Ltd, Whitstable, is seeking a skilled Toolroom Engineer to support tooling production, development, and maintenance. You will manufacture tooling for NPI and testing, refurbish tooling, and improve tooling processes to meet exacting tolerances.
The role collaborates with design and process engineers to optimise tooling design and manufacture, while contributing to continuous improvement. Ideal candidates hold a City and Guilds in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent, with at least 5
Qualifications
- Qualified Mechanical Engineering qualification (City and Guilds or equivalent).
- Time served apprenticeship in tool making environment.
- Minimum 5 years’ experience as Toolroom Engineer/Toolmaker.
- Experience with mould tool manufacture and assembly tooling.
- CAD/CAM knowledge with CNC machining experience.
Responsibilities
- Support production for tooling in manufacturing, repair and maintenance.
- Manufacture small quantity tooling for NPI, samples and testing.
- Create new/refurbished tooling and improve tooling (moulding/assembly).
- Develop new tooling to aid manufacturing processes.
- Machine tooling and NPI pieces to tight tolerances.
- Collaborate with design/manufacturing/process engineers on tooling design.
- Carry out other duties as reasonably requested.
Skills
Education
Tools
Job description
Amphenol Ltd - Whitstable, Thanet Way, Whitstable, Kent, United Kingdom
Posted Thursday 16 July 2026 at 05:00
With innovation and engineering at the heart of our business, Amphenol Ltd (ALTD) has been at the forefront of using the latest technologies and practices for over 50 years to meet the needs of interconnection in a variety of applications. As part of the Amphenol Corporation - a leading global interconnect Fortune 500 specialist company, ALTD is continuing to grow and significantly investing in the future. Based in Whitstable Kent, ALTD has maintained its status as a market leader in the Aerospace and Military industries and growth targets remain on track as part of our strategic plan. With c265 employees across a wide range of disciplines, our end-to-end manufacturing capabilities provide endless opportunities for our employees to grow their career and professional experiences.
More information on the job vacancy you have selected is available below; if you have any additional questions please contact the HR Department on 01227 773200 or email HR@amphenol.co.uk.
- To support the in-house requirements of the business for the production, repair and maintenance of tooling.
- To manufacture small quantities (typically 5 off) piece parts for NPI, sample and testing purposes.
- Producing new and refurbished tooling and/or making improvements to tooling (both moulding and assembly of products).
- Developing new and innovative tooling to aid manufacture.
- Machining tooling and NPI piece parts to exact tolerances.
- Liaise with design, manufacturing and process engineers to advise with tooling design and process improvement.
- Carries out such other duties that may be reasonably requested.
- A City and Guilds, or equivalent, qualification in Mechanical Engineering
- Time served apprenticeship within a tool making environment
- Minimum 5 years’ experience working as a Toolroom Engineer, Toolroom Technician or Toolmaker
- Working knowledge and experience of mould tool manufacture
- Working knowledge and experience of assembly tool manufacture
- CAD/CAM knowledge and experience
- Working experience of CNC mills and lathes
- Knowledge of machining to exacting tolerances using various methods, i.e. grinding, turning and milling, etc.
- Knowledge of tool manufacture
- Ability to work to technical drawings, CAD models, verbal instructions and/or damaged components
- Knowledge of Health and Safety requirements
- Knowledge of injection, transfer and compression moulding
- Programming of CNC mills, Lathes, EDM machines
- Ability to demonstrate skills required to produce detailed tooling in any of the following: milling, turning, grinding (cylindrical and/or surface), spark eroding and/or bench fitting
- Ability to manage workloads/deadlines
- Ability to work on own initiative as well as part of a team and to develop ideas with other engineers
- Willingness to further train and learn new skills
- Leading projects
- Model shop, prototyping or small batch work experience
- Life Assurance
- Quarterly Bonus Scheme
- Holiday Buy Scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Group Income Protection
- Company Sick Pay
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Subsidised Restaurant facility
- Free onsite parking
To be considered for this position please click the 'Apply now' button, and thank you for your interest in Amphenol LTD.
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