Toolroom Engineer

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Toolroom Engineer to join a large international manufacturer of electrical components. This is a hands-on role supporting the business with the production, repair, maintenance, and development of tooling, as well as the manufacture of small-batch precision components for NPI, sampling, and testing. You will play a key role in ensuring tooling meets exacting quality and tolerance requirements while contributing to continuous improvement and innovation across tooling and manufacturing processes.

• Manufacture new tooling and refurbish existing tooling for moulding and product assembly
• Develop innovative tooling solutions to support efficient manufacture
• Machine tooling and NPI piece parts to precise tolerances
• Produce small quantities of piece parts (typically up to 5-off) for NPI, samples, and testing
• Work closely with design, manufacturing, and process engineers to advise on tooling design and process improvements
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety requirements and company policies
• Undertake other reasonable duties as required to support the Toolroom and wider business

• City & Guilds qualification (or equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering
• Completed a time-served apprenticeship in a toolmaking environment
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience as a Toolroom Engineer, Toolroom Technician, or Toolmaker
• Proven experience in mould tool and assembly tool manufacture
• Ability to machine to exacting tolerances using milling, turning, grinding, and related methods
• Strong understanding of tool manufacture and precision engineering
• CAD/CAM knowledge
• Experience with CNC mills and lathes