At a Glance
- Tasks: Design and develop innovative tooling solutions for a leading automotive company.
- Company: Join a globally renowned automotive OEM in Gaydon, Warwickshire.
- Benefits: Competitive pay rates, long-term contract, and a dynamic work environment.
- Other info: Exciting opportunity with excellent career growth until March 2027.
- Why this job: Make an impact in the automotive industry with cutting-edge design and engineering.
- Qualifications: Experience in tooling design and strong CAD skills required.
The predicted salary is between 35.8 - 35.8 £ per hour.
I'm currently recruiting for an exciting Tooling Design Engineer opportunity to join a worldwide renowned automotive OEM based in Gaydon, Warwickshire. This is a long-term contract role, currently funded initially through to March 2027, offering a competitive rate of £35.80 per hour Umbrella (Inside IR35) or £26.68 per hour PAYE, based on a 40-hour week.
We're looking for an experienced Tooling Design Engineer with a strong background in tooling and manufacturing processes to support the design, development, validation and delivery of production tooling solutions. You'll be responsible for translating engineering requirements into robust tooling designs, ensuring manufacturability, supporting design verification activities and collaborating with suppliers and cross-functional engineering teams.
Key Responsibilities:
- Tooling design and development using CAD systems
- Design for Manufacture (DFM) activities
- Creation and management of engineering drawings and GD&T
- Design of jigs and fixtures for assembly operations
- Tooling verification, testing and sign-off activities
- Mould flow analysis and tooling optimisation
- Ensuring compliance with JLR engineering standards
Required Skills and Experience:
- Previous experience in Tooling Design Engineering
- Strong CAD capabilities (CATIA preferred, equivalent packages considered)
- Design for Manufacture experience
- Die casting
- Injection moulding
- Machining
- Painting and associated manufacturing techniques
- Experience with FMEA and quality problem-solving tools such as 8D, FMEDA or Fault Tree Analysis
Tooling Design Engineer (Permanent) employer: CS Technical Staffing Ltd
As a Vehicle Integration Leader at our Gaydon location, you will join a forward-thinking team dedicated to innovation in automotive technology. We pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative work culture that encourages professional growth and development, offering opportunities to lead complex projects while working with cutting-edge technologies. With a commitment to employee well-being and a focus on delivering exceptional customer experiences, we provide a supportive environment where your contributions are valued and recognised.
