Mechanical Design Engineer (CAD Tooling)

Mechanical Design Engineer (CAD Tooling) – London – circa £42 - 52 per hour Umbrella DOE – Contract (up to 2 Years)

Primary Purpose and Overall Objective of the Job:

We are seeking a CAD Tooling Design Engineer to be responsible for the definition and design of new tooling to support the industrialisation and introduction of new high-reliability submerged products into production. This role involves designing and defining new tooling and equipment to simplify the assembly of Optical/Electrical products while ensuring high standards of quality and reliability.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with Supply Chain Engineers and R&D teams to design and industrialise new submerged products.
• Define and design tooling and equipment to streamline product assembly and testing processes.
• Propose innovative tooling solutions to reduce assembly time and improve efficiency.
• Use Creo CAD software for tooling design, ensuring compliance with company standards.
• Present new tooling concepts to stakeholders and oversee their production.
• Source and manage external equipment suppliers, ensuring timely and efficient delivery.
• Inspect new tooling to ensure conformance with specifications and drawings.
• Validate new tooling across various mechanical models for operational effectiveness.
• Provide operator training on the use of new tooling and build processes.
• Support manufacturing with tooling maintenance, troubleshooting defects, and working on design improvements.
• Conduct DFMEA, root cause analysis, and corrective actions for tooling-related issues.

Education, Knowledge, and Experience:

• Engineering degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or Production Engineering (or equivalent)
• Proficiency in Creo CAD package advantageous, or similar CAD Design/Modelling software
• Experience in a technical and/or manufacturing environment
• Strong organisational, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to make engineering judgments under pressure
• Competency in Microsoft Excel and Word

How to Apply:

To apply for this opportunity please forward an up to date CV or contact Rob Hutchings on 02392 314679.