Tooling Design Engineer
CV-LibrarySunderland, Tyne & WearpermanentPosted: 9 June 2026
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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
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