Toolmaker

Job Title: Toolmaker

Location: Peterlee

Salary: Up to £37,000

Benefits: 26 days holiday + bank holidays, career development opportunities, Death in service, employee assistance programme.

The Company:

Join a pioneering engineering organisation at the forefront of powertrain innovation, serving the global On/Off highway sector. This company fosters a collaborative and inclusive environment, offering exciting career development opportunities and the chance to work on cutting-edge technologies. If you’re passionate about engineering excellence and continuous improvement, this is the place for you.

Job Description:

As a Toolmaker Engineer, you’ll be an integral part of the R&D team, playing a key role in evaluating, testing and improving components such as exhaust throttle and exhaust gas recirculation systems. Your work will support the delivery of innovative solutions to clients in the global powertrain market.

Key responsibilities for the Toolmaker include:

• Designing, setting up, and operating test apparatus (mechanical, electrical, and control-based).
  
  
• Developing test specifications and coordinating with stakeholders.
  
  
• Collecting, analysing, and reporting test data with recommendations for improvements.
  
  
• Supporting the development of validation programs for alternate systems and subsystems.
  
  
• Assembling and building prototype components with precision.
  
  
• Performing teardown and failure analysis on tested parts.
  
  Skills & Experience:
  
  To succeed as a Toolmaker you should have:
  
  
• Qualifications or experience in a relevant engineering discipline.
  
  
• Background in tooling with experience of assembly, fitting and machining.
  
  
• Proven experience in testing, diagnostics, and fault finding.
  
  
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
  
  
• Excellent communication skills, a proactive approach, and a collaborative attitude.
  
  Why Should You Apply?
  
  
• Work with an innovative, supportive team shaping the future of powertrain technologies.
  
  
• Enjoy excellent benefits and career progression opportunities.
  
  
• Be part of a company that values your input and encourages continuous development.
  
  
• Take on a varied and technically stimulating role as a Validation Engineer.
  
  
• Experience a collaborative environment where your engineering skills will thrive.
  
  
• Apply your hands-on and analytical abilities in a state-of-the-art testing environment.
  
  
• Grow with a company that recognises and rewards the contributions of its Validation Engineers.
  
  If you're an ambitious and hands-on Toolmaker ready to take your career to the next level, apply today to join a respected engineering leader