Tooling Design Engineer

MTrec’s new career opportunity

Our client are specialists in their industry sector, they are looking to recruit a Tooling Design Engineer on a permanent basis.

The Job you’ll do

* Lead and manage a supplier / toolmaker / customer relationship while respecting program timelines, cost constraints and quality requirements.

* Competently control multiple timing plans across various plants / product divisions and suppliers.

* Interpret and suggest improvements to GA’s and Engineering Layouts which will aid manufacturing and improve cycle times across a range of tooling types.

* Be able to understand tooling specifications and negotiate from a “Fit for Function” viewpoint.

* Lead part maturation cycle at tool trials in a methodical and logical manner which allows cost / quality and lead-time objectives to be maintained.

* Demonstrate an experience of tool design principles and an understanding of the key technologies that are employed in the manufacture of a range of tooling products.

* Utilise CAD / CAM packages in order to demonstrate an understanding of part design principles and therefore suggest improvements to the part or tool design at the feasibility stage.

* Develop contingencies where project critical issues are evident.

* Provide management with relevant data including regular reports.

* Make effective use of IT systems and comply with company procedures.

About You

* Have relevant experience in a related role within the automotive industry or other high volume manufacturing industry.

* Experience of short lead-time delivery would be advantageous.

* Have excellent communication, literary and numeracy skills.

* Be HNC qualified in an appropriate Engineering discipline

* Be IT literate (Windows / MS Office)

* Have experience of CAM Programming- This would be an advantage.

* Have excellent team-working and cross functional relationship building skills

* Preferably be from a Press Toolmaking or Injection Mould Toolmaking background

* Work independently whilst working away from site.

The Rewards and the Benefits

* Excellent salary.

* Day shift role.

* Superb benefits package
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed