Tool Design Manager

A well-established and highly respected manufacturer of plastic products is looking to appoint an experienced Design & Tooling Manager due to an upcoming retirement. The company offers a complete end-to-end service, supporting customers from concept and design through to full-scale manufacture.

Reporting to the Managing Director and working closely with the Manufacturing Manager, you will play a key role within the business. Acting as the primary technical contact for new customers, you will transform ideas into manufacturable products - managing projects from initial enquiry through design, tooling, and into production.

Up to £60,000 Hybrid / WFH / Remote considered

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys ownership, customer interaction, and seeing projects through from idea to finished product within a supportive and forward-thinking environment.

As the Design and Tooling Manager, your duties will include:

• Manage projects from concept through to approved production parts
• Prepare accurate and competitive quotations for tooling, design, 3D printing, and unit costs
• Advise customers on design for manufacture to ensure efficient, high-quality production
• Design plastic components suitable for injection moulding
• Liaise with UK and overseas toolmakers and material suppliers
• Support and mentor the in-house Toolroom team
• Work closely with Quality on tooling and design improvements
• Visit customers and develop strong working relationships

To be successful in the role of Design & Tooling Manager, you will have:

• Proven experience in plastic injection mould tool design
• Strong hands-on toolmaking background
• Proficient in Solid Works
• Excellent communication and customer-facing skills
• Commercially aware with strong project and cost management ability

If you're a driven Tool Designer looking to take ownership of projects and play a key role in a growing business, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now!

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