Tooling Engineer

Are you a hands-on, precision-driven tooling engineer looking to work on cutting-edge components for a number of manufacturing clients across the UK?

Manufacturing Futures are a partner with a leading, well-established manufacturer in West Yorkshire, renowned for their expertise in high-precision, complex components serving the aerospace, automotive, medical, and oil & gas sectors. As the company continues to grow and invest in advanced tooling capabilities, we’re seeking a skilled Toolmaker to become a vital part of their engineering team.

This isn’t just another workshop role — you’ll be building and refining the tooling that underpins world-class engineering. You’ll take on challenging projects involving intricate fixtures, tight tolerances, and innovative tooling solutions that push the limits of precision manufacturing.

Roles and responsibilities:

• Craft, assemble, and refine precision tools, jigs, dies, and fixtures to exacting standards.

• Translate detailed engineering drawings and CAD models into practical, high-precision tooling.

• Operate a diverse range of toolroom equipment, including manual and CNC lathes, mills, EDMs, and surface grinders.

• Support continuous production by repairing, modifying, and improving existing tools.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams in design, production, and quality to optimize tooling performance.

• Conduct detailed inspections and ensure all tools meet stringent functional and dimensional requirements.

• Maintain accurate documentation of all tooling, designs, and changes.

Skills and Qualifications:

• A time-served apprenticeship in Toolmaking, Precision Engineering, or similar.

• Solid experience as a Toolmaker in a precision manufacturing environment.

• Skilled in both manual and CNC machining, with a strong understanding of materials and processes.

• Proficiency in interpreting technical drawings and 3D models.

• High level of competency with inspection tools and precision measurement techniques.

• A natural problem-solver with great attention to detail and a drive for quality.