Mechanical Tooling Engineer- Defence

Bolton Full-Time No home office possible

Overview

Location: Bolton or Stevenage (Hybrid). Security Clearance: Must hold current SC Clearance. Employment Type: Contract or Permanent. Join a leading defence organisation supporting critical manufacturing operations. This role focuses on the development and support of tooling and fixtures used in assembly processes, working closely with engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain teams.

Responsibilities

Develop and prepare tooling and fixture solutions for manufacturing assembly
Act as a liaison for manufacturing teams, resolving issues and defects related to existing tooling
Support functional and environmental trials of tooling systems
Collaborate with suppliers and purchasing teams to resolve technical queries
Plan and report daily activities to meet project milestones
Gather data and produce tooling specifications and requirements documentation
Challenge non-essential requirements to reduce unit production cost and design complexity

What We\’re Looking For

Current SC Clearance (essential)
Ability to commute to Bolton or Stevenage
Experience in tooling and fixture development within a manufacturing or defence environment
Strong problem-solving and stakeholder engagement skills
Familiarity with technical documentation and specification creation