Reporting to the Design Lead the Tool Design Engineer will be responsible for designing and developing press tool and fixture designs, and implementing improvements to manufacturing and assembly processes.
Client Details
Work within the core values of the business, Quality, Innovation, attention to detail, sustainability, competitive enterprise, global capability, unique product, ease of use in all work-related activities. Understand company objectives and strive to meet or exceed the KPIs and metrics.
Description
*Reporting to the Design Lead the Press Tool Design Engineer will be responsible for designing and developing press tool and fixture designs, and implementing improvements to manufacturing and assembly processes.
*Quality, Innovation, attention to detail, sustainability, competitive enterprise, global capability, unique product, ease of use in all work-related activities. Understand company objectives and strive to meet or exceed the KPIs and metrics.
*Mechanical design for new projects, turning concepts into cost effective press tool designs.
*Design single, multi-stage and progression press tooling
*Sub contractor and supplier liaison.
*Investigate and undertake analysis on how to improve existing press tooling or components
*Preparation of design solutions including CAD models, detailed drawings, assembly drawings, BOM’s and related documentation. Dimension and geometrically tolerance part drawings to (BS 8888).
*Perform essential material stress-strain analysis calculations and DFMEA/PFMEA analysis
*Plan effectively to ensure projects are delivered on time, to standard and to budget
*Evaluating manufacturing processes, researching and developing solutions to increase efficiency, reduce down time, waste and scrap.
*Ensuring consistent repeatable processes and product quality
*Providing manufacturing support and information for all processes.
*Generating and maintaining product and process data and training.
*Working and coordinating with members of the Design & technical team.
Profile
*Recent experience, at least 3 + years in a Press Tooling Design Engineer role.
*Degree/ HND/ HNC in a related field (Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering).
*Proficient User of CREO or SOLIDWORKS 3D (CREO Parametric preferred)
*Able to design pneumatic circuit schematics.
*Knowledge and experience of material selection.
*Knowledge of Microsoft Office suite products
Job Offer
*Competitive salary - £44,000
*Yearly Bonus
*Company pension scheme
*An inclusive and supportive company culture
*Opportunities for career progression and development
*The chance to work in a dynamic and innovative industry