Toolroom Designer

Toolroom Designer
As a Tool Designer, your primary responsibility will be managing NPI Tooling and Product CAD to ensure consistent and precise tool designs. You will apply your expertise to create and review cost-effective tool designs in collaboration with internal and external toolmakers. Additionally, you will maintain and manage the existing customer CAD databases. We are open to candidates with a background in product design who are eager to develop skills in Mould Tool Design, with on-the-job mentoring available.
Toolroom Designer Key Responsibilities:
* Proficient use of SolidWorks for designing injection mould tools, with familiarity in AutoCAD Lite. Experience with VisiCAD is a plus, but not required.
* Strong plastic product design skills in SolidWorks and knowledge of CAD file management systems.
* Familiarity with ordering and specifying standard tool steel sets from UK and international suppliers.
* Apply knowledge of steel hardness and mechanical strength to maximize tool longevity and reduce service intervals.
* Understand and design mould tool ancillaries, such as latches, rack & pinions, water couplings, nipples, baffles, safety switches, and hot runner systems.
* Competent in selecting and specifying Hot Runner Systems.
* Actively participate in DFM reviews, contributing to tool and product design improvements.
* Ability to interpret 2D drawings and create 3D models from them, and vice versa.
* Design and incorporate common bolsters for family tools to deliver value for customers.
* Conduct compatibility studies to ensure new tool designs are suitable for injection moulding machines and platen sizes.
* Apply established plastic material shrinkage rates to tool design.
* Knowledge of engineering plastic materials and converting processes is beneficial.
* Support NPI and Operations teams with customer design evaluations, using PowerPoint presentations to communicate key points.
* Work closely with the Toolroom Manager, Toolmakers, Moulding Departments, and Technical Teams to ensure seamless collaboration.
Toolroom Designer's Education/Qualifications:
* HNC in Engineering or equivalent qualification.
* GCSE (or equivalent) including Maths & English or relevant vocational qualifications.
Toolroom Designer's Knowledge/Experience:
* Proven background in customer service and focus.
* Accurate data entry skills.
* Experience working with various departments involved in manufacturing processes.
Toolroom Designer's Skills/Abilities:
* Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
* Confident and positive phone manner, especially when responding to international inquiries.
* Excellent organisational skills with keen attention to detail.
* Problem-solving skills with a customer-focused approach.
* Proficient in Microsoft Office and computer literacy.
Toolroom Designer's Personal Competencies:
* Proactive and dynamic personality.
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
* Ability to manage pressure and multitask efficiently.
* Interest in collaborating with customers from different nationalities and cultures.
* Willingness to learn from experienced colleagues.
* Flexible, enthusiastic, and open to new challenges.
This role is ideal for a detail-oriented individual with a passion for precision tooling and product design, offering the opportunity to develop key skills in Mould Tool Design while working in a supportive, collaborative environment.
We are an equal opportunities agency and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.
We are acting on behalf of the client as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
PLEASE NOTE SPONSORSHIP WILL NOT BE PROVIDED AT ANY POINT

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