Tooling Design Engineer

Tooling Design Engineer | 6-Month Contract | Bedfordshire
Tooling Design Engineer - Manufacturing & Production Engineering
We're currently seeking an experienced Tooling Design Engineer to join a leading advanced manufacturing and engineering environment in Ampthill, Bedfordshire on an initial 6-month contract (Inside IR35).
This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in the design, development and implementation of manufacturing tooling, fixtures and production solutions that support complex engineering programmes from prototype through to full-rate production.
What's on Offer?
6-month contract
Inside IR35
37.5 hours per week
Flexible 4-day working week (Monday-Thursday)
Dynamic, fast-paced engineering environment
The Role
As a Tooling Design Engineer, you will provide technical expertise across the full product lifecycle, supporting manufacturing efficiency, quality improvement and cost reduction initiatives.
Key responsibilities include:

Designing and developing manufacturing tooling, jigs and fixtures
Supporting tooling solutions for CNC machining and composite manufacturing processes
Producing technical requirement specifications and manufacturing process documentation
Creating detailed process instructions, BOMs and routings
Developing 3D models and technical drawings using CREO
Managing design release and engineering changes through Windchill
Collaborating closely with Production, Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering teams
Supporting capital equipment projects from concept through to acceptance
Driving right-first-time quality and continuous improvement initiativesWhat We're Looking For
Proven tooling design experience within a manufacturing environment
Strong knowledge of CNC machining, composites, fabrication, mechanical assembly and/or additive manufacturing
Experience taking tooling concepts through to production release
Proficiency in CREO and Windchill
Ability to produce engineering drawings to BS8888 standards
Good understanding of GD&T, DFM/A and PFMEA principles
Experience creating manufacturing BOMs, routings and process instructions
Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma and quality improvement methodologies
Key Skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving ability
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Collaborative team player
Continuous improvement mindset
Ability to influence process, behavioural and cultural changeLocation: Bedfordshire
Duration: 6 Months

If you're a Tooling Design Engineer looking for your next contract opportunity in a highly innovative manufacturing environment, I'd be keen to speak with you.
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