Composite Tooling Designer

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Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire

12 months ago

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YOU MUST HAVE THE RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UK
THIS ROLE DOES NOT SUPPORT SPONSORSHIP
Who
Our Leicestershire based client is a leading manufacturer of Composite and GRP components, offering complete engineering solutions to it’s customers in sectors such as F1, Motorsport, Automotive, Aerospace, Marine and more. Now embarking on a new and exciting part of their story, our client now has the following opportunity.
What
We are looking for an experienced and passionate Tooling Design Engineer to help our client’s drive for innovation and excellence.
Role responsibilities: –

Design and develop tooling for composite manufacturing processes.
Collaborate with Commercial and production teams to ensure tooling meets design specifications and production requirements.
Utilize CAD software to create detailed tooling designs and drawings.
Troubleshoot and resolve tooling-related issues during production.
Continuously improve tooling designs to enhance efficiency and reduce costs.
Experience of working to ISO 9001 certification standards.
Ability to coach and mentor junior team members.
This is where you come in
Required Key Skills: –
Proven experience in tooling design, preferably within the composites industry.
Proficiency in CAD software (e.g., CATIA, Siemens NX).
Strong understanding of composite materials and manufacturing processes.
Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
Strong communication and project management skills.
Schedule
Monday to Friday
8am – 5pm
Flexibility Required at certain times to meet business requirements
Benefits
23 days holiday plus bank holidays
Company pension
Wellness programme
Salary sacrifice electric car scheme
If you want to be a part of a great team, during an exciting evolution, that will provide you with an environment in which to flourish by investing into your future, then we look forward to hearing from you.
Take your next best step today and apply

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