Toolmaker

Description

Mildenhall, Suffolk 33,000– 40,000 Monday–Friday, 08:00–17:00

A well–established manufacturer in Mildenhall, Suffolk, is growing its team to keep up with rising demand and is looking for a talented Toolmaker ready to step into a Mechanical Design Engineer role. Whether you've worked with CAD before or are completely new to design, the company offers full training and ongoing support to help you grow and succeed.

What's the pay & hours?

This is a full–time, permanent position offering a competitive salary of 33,000 to 40,000 per annum, depending on experience. Standard working hours are Monday to Friday, 08:00 – 17:00.

Toolmaker Duties, with a Design Focus:

Take a lead role in the design and development of production tooling and fixturesSupport engineering projects from concept through to completionCreate technical drawings, parts lists, and instructions for production useManufacture and test tooling using traditional toolroom/workshop machineryDevelop and run product testing, analyse results, and assess reliabilityMaintain detailed documentation and provide updates to senior managementWork within ISO quality and regulatory standardsAttend occasional UK/international travel for project–related workParticipate in relevant training courses to support your transition into designWho are we looking for?

We're interested in two types of candidates:

A Toolmaker with little to no design experience who is eager to step into a Mechanical Design Engineer role (full training provided), orA Design Engineer who has hands–on experience from a toolmaking backgroundIdeally, you'll have:

Experience with toolroom/workshop–based machineryFamiliarity with 3D CAD software like SolidWorks (training can be provided)A qualification in Mechanical Engineering, Product Design, or equivalent experienceA proactive, self–motivated attitude and strong teamwork skillsConfidence with written and verbal communication, including MS Office and AdobeWhat are the benefits?

Hands–on training and mentoring from senior engineersA clear pathway into a Mechanical Design Engineer roleExposure to both shopfloor and CAD–based design workFree on–site parkingCareer growth opportunities as part of a forward–thinking engineering teamIf you're a Toolmaker ready to move into design, or someone with both practical and design skills, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now or get in touch with Appointments for more details.

Ad ID: 5416919617