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Tool Design Engineer

Willcox Matthews Ltd
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Job Title: Tool Design EngineerSalary: £42,000 - £63,000Benefits: To be discussed at interviewJob Type: Permanent, Hybrid (3 Days at Home)Location: West DraytonJob Start date: ASAPShift Pattern: 7am – 3:30pm Core HoursWe’re supporting our client, a leading global manufacturer based in West Drayton, who are looking for a Tool Design Engineer to join their growing team. The successful Tool Design Engineer will have strong experience in tool design, as well as have a time served apprenticeship in mould and/or press tool design or toolmaking.Position Overview: As a Tool Design Engineer, you'll be responsible for collaborating with tooling and manufacturing engineers and CNC machinists to create efficient solutions that meet the needs of the organisation.Responsibilities for Tool Design Engineer: * Create detailed design and mould inserts and core pins, jigs and fixtures using CAD. * Design and detail mould tool inserts and core pins, jigs and fixtures. * Design and detail electrodes for spark erosion. * Create (WORP) works order requirement plan. * Prepare all documentation for designs and modifications. * Manage all projects from concept through to completion ensuring all design requirements are met * Manage and check all work is complete and correct. * Plan workload to achieve agreed completion dates. * To update and maintain existing tool designs.About You: * T...

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