Tooling and Sustaining Engineer

Summary

We are delighted to be working on behalf of a recognised innovator in the field of manufacturing and engineering, specialising in the design, development, testing and manufacture of technology systems.

The Role:

Support the lead tooling engineer with mould tool design and sustaining functions, from design concept to production, ensuring efficiency and compliance with company procedures.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and develop new moulds and tooling.
  
  
• Support legacy tooling maintenance, repairs, and improvements.
  
  
• Manage tooling assets and conduct tooling audits.
  
  
• Ensure tool design complies with health and safety legislation.
  
  
• Utilise Six Sigma principles to meet objectives and improve processes.
  
  
• Conduct process verification and prepare process improvement recommendations.
  
  
• Assist with training manufacturing personnel for new equipment and processes.
  
  
• Work closely with Maintenance to ensure equipment uptime.
  
  
• Evaluate and manage capex investments.
  
  Education:
  
  
• Degree, HND, or apprenticeship in Mechanical Engineering or Process Engineering
  
  Skills & Experience:
  
  
• Essential:
  
  
  • Strong communication skills and technical knowledge of manufacturing processes.
    
    
  • Analytical tool design experience and 3D CAD proficiency.
    
    
  • Hands-on practical skills with a self-starter attitude.
    
    
• Desirable:
  
  
  • Experience with SolidWorks, CAE, FEA techniques, and product design.
    
    
  • Prototyping and testing skills.
    
    Experience:
    
    
• Minimum 5 years in tooling design
  
  Benefits:
  
  
• 6x salary death benefits
  
  
• Bonus based on performance
  
  
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
  
  
• 7.5% pension contribution
  
  
• Medicash medical plan
  
  
• Share incentive scheme
  
  This vacancy is being advertised by New Resource Group. The services of New Resource Group are that of an Employment Agency