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 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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