Design and Tooling 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.

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Up to £60,000 | Hybrid / WFH / Remote considered
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.
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 SolidWorks
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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