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Design Engineer
- Up to £55,000 per annum + excellent benefits package
- 4-day work week (Mon-Thurs)
- Exciting role designing bespoke tooling for cutting-edge defence projects
- CAD-focused engineering role
- SC clearance required
ABOUT THE CLIENT:
Join a forward-thinking UK-based engineering business at the forefront of advanced defence technology. With rapid growth across domestic and international markets, they offer a collaborative environment and the chance to work on innovative, mission-critical programmes. Due to continued success, they're now looking for a skilled Tooling Design Engineer to support next-gen manufacturing projects.
THE BENEFITS:
- Genuine desire to create a positive work/life balance offering a 4-day work week (Monday to Thursday) and flexible working arrangements
- Competitive salary and pension - up to £55,000
- Diverse and inclusive working culture
- Career development within high-tech engineering environments
- Access to cutting-edge facilities and tooling technologies
THE TOOLING DESIGN ENGINEER ROLE:
As a Tooling Design Engineer, you'll be responsible for creating bespoke tooling solutions-jigs, fixtures, test rigs, and more-to support the manufacturing of specialist defence systems. You'll work across the full product lifecycle, from prototype to full-rate production, applying your CAD expertise and design-for-manufacture knowledge. You'll collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including production and industrial engineering to ensure cost-effective and high-quality tooling delivery.
TOOLING DESIGN ENGINEER ESSENTIAL SKILLS:
- Proven experience in tooling design within a manufacturing environment
- Strong CAD design skills using CREO; PDM experience with Windchill
- Experience in CNC machining, composites, additive manufacturing, or similar
- Ability to produce detailed technical drawings
- Understanding of DFM/A and PFMEA principles
- Confident generating BOMs, routings, and process documentation
- SC Clearance Required
- Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset with a team-first attitude
TO BE CONSIDERED:
Please either apply through this advert or email me directly at . For further information, call me on . By applying for this role, you give express consent for us to process and submit your application to our client in conjunction with this vacancy only.
KEY SKILLS:
Tooling Design, CAD, CREO, Windchill, CNC Machining, Composite Manufacturing, Manufacturing Engineering, SC Clearance, SC cleared, Security Cleared, 3D CAD, NSD
