Job Description

Toolmaker / Mechanical Engineering Project Role - Product Development Focus

Are you a hands-on engineer with a background in toolmaking or mechanical design?

We're working exclusively with a highly innovative engineering business that is growing their product development team. Our client operates in a regulated, high-quality manufacturing environment and is looking for a technically minded individual to support the

design and development of production tooling and fixtures

for new and existing product lines.

This is an exciting opportunity to take ownership of end-to-end engineering projects--from initial concept through to testing and implementation--while developing your skills in both workshop and CAD environments.

What You'll Be Doing:

Leading the

design and development of production tooling and fixtures

, working closely with manufacturing and senior engineers Creating and refining tooling using

toolroom/workshop-based machinery

Managing small-scale projects and ensuring timelines and quality standards are met Producing technical documentation including drawings, part lists, and usage instructions Assisting in the

development of product test methods

, including data analysis Collaborating cross-functionally with internal teams such as Quality and Sales Occasionally travelling within the UK or internationally to support project implementation

What We're Looking For:

Strong hands-on experience with

toolroom/workshop machinery

Working knowledge of

3D CAD software

(e.g. SolidWorks) Either a

degree in Mechanical Engineering or Product Design

, or a

time-served background in Tool Design or Toolmaking

Excellent communication and documentation skills (MS Office & Adobe tools) A self-starter with a practical approach and attention to detail

Why Apply?

A unique role that blends

toolmaking, mechanical design, and project engineering

Full training and support from experienced senior engineers A highly collaborative and supportive team environment Opportunities to develop both technical and leadership skills Work on innovative, real-world projects in a regulated, quality-driven industry
If you're an engineer who enjoys

hands-on development, creating tools and solutions from scratch

, and taking ownership of technical challenges, this could be the ideal next step in your career.

Apply today

or contact us for a confidential conversation.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 30,000.00-40,000.00 per year

Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person