Press Tool Design Engineer

Commutable from Minworth, Coleshill, Tamworth and Sutton Coldfield. To c£50k neg dep exp + benefits.

Our client has been established for almost 40 years and are recognised market leaders in the design and development, manufacture and distribution of an impressive portfolio of electrical cabling and connection solutions for supply throughout the world. As a result of continued success and an ongoing programme of strategic growth for 2026 and beyond, they are now looking to recruit an experienced, hands-on and proactive Press Tool Design Engineer to complement their professional and successful Solutions Design team.

Reporting to the Manufacturing Design Engineering Manager and based near Coleshill, the successful Press Tool Design Engineer will be responsible for:

• Designing and developing press tool and fixture designs.
• Implementing improvements to the manufacturing and assembly processes.
• Understanding company objectives and striving to meet and exceed KPIs and metrics.
• Delivering improved efficiencies and reducing downtime.
• Investigating and undertaking analysis on how to improve existing tooling or components.
• Summarising scientific and engineering principles in an easy-to-understand manner.
• Creating technical reports to summarise findings and present information using PowerPoint.
• Covering the concept, specification and development of new tooling components.
• Undertaking CAD model creation, prototyping and appropriate testing.
• Performing essential material stress-strain analysis calculations and DFMEA/PFMEA analysis.
• Identifying new systems and processes to drive quality, efficiency and save costs.
• Evaluating existing manufacturing processes and researching and developing solutions to increase efficiency, reduce downtime, waste and scrap.
• Ensuring consistent repeatable processes and product quality.
• Communicating effectively with clients, colleagues and contractors of all levels involved in a project.
• Managing and planning time effectively to ensure projects are delivered on time, to standard and in-budget.
• Working with coordinators and operatives to implement new machines and procedures.
• Providing manufacturing support and information for all processes.
• Creating CAD drawings, Press Tooling and Fixture designs, and reviewing and storing them safely.
• Generating and maintaining product and process data.
• Undertaking NPD and associated testing and research as required.

To be considered for this varied and challenging Press Tool Design Engineer position, it is envisaged that the successful candidate will demonstrate at least 4+ years' experience in a similar Press Tooling design position (having designed single, multi-stage and progression press tool solutions) and realistically be qualified to at least HNC level or above in a relevant Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering discipline. Additionally, SAP/ERP experience and knowledge of 3D CAD (CREO Parametric or SolidWorks) along with demonstrable experience of Press Tool or jig and fixture design and knowledge of metal manufacturing processes and of ferrous and non-ferrous metals is required.