Senior Tool Designer (Dual Discipline)

Network Recruitment; Pinetown; On-site; ZAR 550,000 - 850,000; Full time

Job summary

Network Recruitment seeks a tooling designer to design high-precision injection moulds and metal press tools. You will create 3D models and detailed drawings, develop progression die layouts, and collaborate with manufacturing teams to optimize tooling strategies.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years of mould-tool design experience, strong GD&T knowledge, and proficiency in Mastercam and CAD tools. The role emphasizes precision engineering and continuous improvement in a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in designing injection moulds and metal press tools.
• Strong grasp of GD&T principles.
• Good understanding of CNC machining, wire EDM and toolroom operations.

Responsibilities

• Design high-precision injection moulds and metal press tools.
• Create full 3D models and detailed manufacturing drawings.
• Develop progression die layouts and tooling strategies.
• Support tool trials and continuous improvement projects.

Skills

5+ years exp

GD&T

CNC machining understanding

Problem solving

Tools

Mastercam

SolidWorks

Autodesk Fusion 360

Job description

What You'll Be Driving

Design and development of high-precision injection moulds and metal press tools Creation of full 3D models and detailed manufacturing drawings Development of progression die layouts and tooling strategies DFM reviews, Moldflow analysis, and formability simulations Technical collaboration with toolmakers and engineering teams during build phases Support of tool trials, optimisation initiatives, and continuous improvement projects Maintenance of design standards, version control, and technical documentation

What Sets You Apart

You possess more than software expertise.

You understand tooling from a manufacturing perspective and know how design decisions ultimately influence production efficiency, quality, maintenance requirements, and project cost.

You likely have:

• A minimum of 5 years' experience designing both injection moulds and metal press tools Strong experience with progressive die design and strip layout development Tool, Jig & Die Maker experience Advanced proficiency in Mastercam (2022 or later) Strong CAD capability using SolidWorks and/or Autodesk Fusion Excellent understanding of GD&T principles Deep knowledge of tool steels, heat treatment processes, and polymer characteristics Practical understanding of CNC machining, wire cutting, EDM, and toolroom operations The ability to solve complex manufacturing challenges and deliver practical engineering solutions

Why Consider This Opportunity?

Some roles ask you to maintain.

Others allow you to create.

This opportunity offers the chance to work on technically challenging projects where your expertise directly influences product quality, manufacturing performance, and commercial success. You'll join an environment that values precision engineering, technical excellence, and continuous improvement.

If you're passionate about designing tooling that performs flawlessly long after it leaves the drawing board, we'd like to connect with you.