Tool Design Manager

ASC Connections Ltd - Tool Design Manager, Oxford (OX2), OX2 8QJ. Search Search Tool Design Manager ASC Connections Ltd View Profile Oxford (OX2), OX2 8QJ Permanent Published: 1 month ago £50000 - £60000 per annum Tool Design Manager ASC Connections Ltd A well-established and highly respected manufacturer of plastic products is looking to appoint an experienced Design & Tooling Manager due to an upcoming retirement. The company offers a complete end-to-end service, supporting customers from concept and design through to full-scale manufacture. Reporting to the Managing Director and working closely with the Manufacturing Manager, you will play a key role within the business. Acting as the primary technical contact for new customers, you will transform ideas into manufacturable products - managing projects from initial enquiry through design, tooling, and into production. Up to £60,000 | Hybrid / WFH / Remote considered This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys ownership, customer interaction, and seeing projects through from idea to finished product within a supportive and forward-thinking environment. As the Design and Tooling Manager, your duties will include: Manage projects from concept through to approved production parts Prepare accurate and competitive quotations for tooling, design, 3D printing, and unit costs Advise customers on design for manufacture to ensure efficient, high-quality production Design plastic components suitable for injection moulding Liaise with UK and overseas toolmakers and material suppliers Support and mentor the in-house Toolroom team Work closely with Quality on tooling and design improvements Visit customers and develop strong working relationships To be successful in the role of Design & Tooling Manager, you will have: Proven experience in plastic injection mould tool design Strong hands-on toolmaking background Proficient in SolidWorks Excellent communication and customer-facing skills Commercially aware with strong project and cost management ability If you're a driven Tool Designer looking to take ownership of projects and play a key role in a growing business, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now! ASC Connections Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. We are committed to equal opportunity and diversity. In Short Industry Engineering & Manufacture Founded 1991 Location Birmingham Company size 0 - 49 Who we are Founded in 1991, ASC Connections is a
leading provider of permanent and temporary specialist recruitment services in
the UK. With our Head offices based in West Midlands, our comprehensive network
of offices spread across the UK provide local, national and international
support. With over 30 years of experience, ASC Connections
originated as supplying a specialist recruitment service to candidates and
clients alike across more than one arena, as we successfully grew over time,
our business diversified but our philosophy remained as important as it was
back then; to be the chosen recruiter, working in defined sectors providing a
highly professional and thorough service. What we do As a well-established employment agency
with over 30 years’ experience, people are the most important part of our
business, our relationship with you is crucial to ensure we can support careers
and business growth. Our Areas of Expertise focus on: Engineering, Manufacturing & Technology Supply Chain & Procurement Across these sectors, we also recruit for
commercial roles and executive level positions. We strive to continually update our knowledge of each
sector to provide a first class service to both employers and job seekers.
However, we couldn't provide this support without the dedication of our
employees. How we are different ASC Connections' aim is to provide a truly
unforgettable high quality recruitment service to all ensuring that each
individual and business that we work with fully realises their maximum
potential and beyond. We have gained an excellent reputation in our
respective market for listening, recognising and understanding the needs of our
clients and candidates and delivering a complete service from beginning to end,
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