Tooling Design Engineer

Our client has an opportunity for a Tooling Design Engineer to join them on a 6 month contract with possible extension. Role: Tooling Design Engineer Location: Bolton - 2 days onsite as a minimum Hourly Rate: £50 per…

Inside IR35 Manufacturing
Pay rate £50/hour
Contract type Contract
Posted 4 September 2026

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Our client has an opportunity for a Tooling Design Engineer to join them on a 6 month contract with possible extension.

Role: Tooling Design Engineer
Location: Bolton - 2 days onsite as a minimum
Hourly Rate: £50 per hour via Umbrella, inside IR35
Clearance: SC required to start - UK Eyes Only due to project
Hours: 37 hours per week

What you'll be doing:

Deliver practical and innovative tool design solutions
Collaborate with stakeholders to align technical solutions with business goals
Re-engineer existing solutions updating models, configuration and associated documentation.
Manage your own project timelines and priorities ensuring deadlines and quality standards are met.Requirements:

Ideally HNC/HND qualified with significant experience in Tool Design and Definition
Must have a significant amount of 3D modelling experience and be able to assess 3D models for their quality. Experience in 3D annotations would be a distinct advantage (preferably CREO)
Ability to translate design intent from 3D models into high quality 2D/3D definitions (preferably CREO)
Strong background in the production of engineering drawings with high attention to detail
Knowledge of BS8888 Technical product documentation and specification, ISO 1101 Geometrical product specifications, ISO 5459 Datum and datum systems and similar standards and GD & T
Great communication skills with the drive and initiative to influence a network of stakeholdersIf you are interested in applying for this position and you meet the requirements, please apply!

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