At a Glance
- Tasks: Design and maintain production tooling while leading hands-on toolroom support.
- Company: Join a forward-thinking company focused on innovation and quality.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, career development, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for growth and mentorship.
- Why this job: Make a tangible impact on production processes and enhance your engineering skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in tooling design and strong problem-solving abilities.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Responsible for the smooth implementation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of production tooling and production wear components. The role combines tooling design and procurement with hands‑on toolroom support and leadership, ensuring tooling meets customer, manufacturing, safety, cost, and quality requirements.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Ensure all required tooling drawings are provided in a timely manner and controlled to the latest revision.
- Design tooling for manufacturability, cost reduction, longevity, mistake proofing, and operator ergonomics.
- Provide CAD programs and technical support for tooling manufacture.
- Liaise with customers, Programme Managers, and internal teams to agree tooling designs and tolerances.
- Outsource new tooling, obtain quotations, manage orders, and maintain audit‑ready records using the company ERP system.
- Support New Product Introduction and FMEA activities to embed mistake proofing at design stage.
- Maintain, repair, and replace production tooling and associated equipment.
- Provide rapid response to tooling breakdowns to support production continuity.
- Inspect tooling to ensure non‑conforming tools are not released to production.
- Maintain tooling traceability, inspection, and production measurement instrument calibration systems.
- Lead toolroom activities as required and provide on‑the‑job training for apprentices and new employees.
- Procure raw materials and consumables for tooling repair & manufacture.
- Maintain acceptable work order backlogs and requisitions within site systems.
- Apply 5S, safety, and environmental standards at all times in line with internal P3.
Tool Room Engineer employer: Tenneco
As a Tool Room Engineer with us, you'll thrive in a dynamic environment that prioritises innovation and continuous improvement. Our commitment to employee growth is evident through comprehensive training programmes and hands-on leadership opportunities, ensuring you can develop your skills while contributing to high-quality production tooling. Located in a vibrant area, we foster a collaborative work culture that values safety, creativity, and teamwork, making it an excellent place for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment.
