Tooling Design Engineer

MTrec’s new career opportunity Our client are specialists in their industry sector, they are looking to recruit a Tooling Design Engineer on a permanent basis. The Job you’ll do * Lead and manage a supplier / toolmaker / customer relationship while respecting program timelines, cost constraints and quality requirements. * Competently control multiple timing plans across various plants / product divisions and suppliers. * Interpret and suggest improvements to GA’s and Engineering Layouts which will aid manufacturing and improve cycle times across a range of tooling types. * Be able to understand tooling specifications and negotiate from a “Fit for Function” viewpoint. * Lead part maturation cycle at tool trials in a methodical and logical manner which allows cost / quality and lead-time objectives to be maintained. * Demonstrate an experience of tool design principles and an understanding of the key technologies that are employed in the manufacture of a range of tooling products. * Utilise CAD / CAM packages in order to demonstrate an understanding of part design principles and therefore suggest improvements to the part or tool design at the feasibility stage. * Develop contingencies where project critical issues are evident. * Provide management with relevant data including regular reports. * Make effective use of IT systems and comply with company procedures. About You * Have relevant experience in a related role within the automotive industry or other high volume manufacturing industry. * Experience of short lead-time delivery would be advantageous. * Have excellent communication, literary and numeracy skills. * Be HNC qualified in an appropriate Engineering discipline * Be IT literate (Windows / MS Office) * Have experience of CAM Programming- This would be an advantage. * Have excellent team-working and cross functional relationship building skills * Preferably be from a Press Toolmaking or Injection Mould Toolmaking background * Work independently whilst working away from site. The Rewards and the Benefits * Excellent salary. * Day shift role. * Superb benefits package