Design Engineer

My client is a well-established and growing specialist within the Injection Moulding and Precision Tooling sector, supplying high-quality solutions across the medical, automotive, switchgear, and packaging industries. Due to continued growth, they are now seeking an experienced Injection Mould Designer to join their in-house tooling team based in Stevenage. This is an excellent opportunity to join a technically advanced environment, working on a diverse range of high-precision mould tooling projects from concept through to manufacture. The Role You will be responsible for the design of injection mould tools ranging from single impression tools through to complex multi-cavity hot runner systems for the company’s in-house toolroom. Working closely with customers, tooling, and manufacturing teams, you will play a key role in ensuring designs are technically robust, manufacturable, and delivered within project timescales. Key Responsibilities * Design of injection mould tools for high-precision applications * Component design and development * Conducting design reviews and supporting continuous improvement * Design for Manufacture (DFM) * Creation of 3D and 2D designs using Creo (Pro Engineer) and ideally SolidWorks * Project management support across tooling projects * Customer interaction and technical discussions * Liaising closely with internal manufacturing and tooling teams Requirements To be considered for the role, you should have: * Proven experience within Injection Mould Design is advantageous * Previous tooling or toolmaking experience would be highly advantageous * Experience designing high-precision mould tools * Ability to work to tight deadlines without compromising quality or safety * Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively within a team environment Package * Salary starting of up to £40K DOE * 41.5 hours per week * Monday to Thursday: 08:00 – 17:00 / Friday: 08:00 – 16:00 * 31 holiday days (including Bank Holidays) * Overtime available * Company pension scheme This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced designer looking to join a stable and growing business with a strong reputation within precision engineering and tooling. For more information please contact Martin at Project Start on (phone number removed) or apply with a CV to prompt a call back