Job Description

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 initiatives

What 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 change

Location: 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.
Apply now or contact me directly for more information.