Tooling Design Engineer

United Kingdom

Maintenance and Engineering

Contract

GBP 50.0 per hour

Contact

[email protected]

Posted Date

04/09/2026

Job Ref.

BBBH18724

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Our client has an opportunity for a Tooling Design Engineer to join them on a 6 month contract with possible extension.

Role: Tooling Design Engineer
Location: Bolton – 2 days onsite as a minimum
Hourly Rate: £50 per hour via Umbrella, inside IR35
Clearance: SC required to start – UK Eyes Only due to project
Hours: 37 hours per week

What you’ll be doing:

  • Deliver practical and innovative tool design solutions
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to align technical solutions with business goals
  • Re-engineer existing solutions updating models, configuration and associated documentation.
  • Manage your own project timelines and priorities ensuring deadlines and quality standards are met.

Requirements:

  • Ideally HNC/HND qualified with significant experience in Tool Design and Definition
  • Must have a significant amount of 3D modelling experience and be able to assess 3D models for their quality. Experience in 3D annotations would be a distinct advantage (preferably CREO)
  • Ability to translate design intent from 3D models into high quality 2D/3D definitions (preferably CREO)
  • Strong background in the production of engineering drawings with high attention to detail
  • Knowledge of BS8888 Technical product documentation and specification, ISO 1101 Geometrical product specifications, ISO 5459 Datum and datum systems and similar standards and GD & T
  • Great communication skills with the drive and initiative to influence a network of stakeholders

If you are interested in applying for this position and you meet the requirements, please apply!

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