Mechanical Design Engineer (CAD Tooling) - London - 42 - 52 per hour Umbrella DOE - Contract (up to 2 Years)
Primary Purpose and Overall Objective of the Job:
We are seeking a CAD Tooling Design Engineer to be responsible for the definition and design of new tooling, supporting the industrialisation and introduction of new high-reliability submerged products into production. This role involves designing and defining new tooling and equipment to simplify the assembly of Optical/Electrical products while ensuring high standards of quality and reliability.
Key Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with Supply Chain Engineers and R&D teams to design and industrialise new submerged products.
- Define and design tooling and equipment to streamline product assembly and testing processes.
- Propose innovative tooling solutions to reduce assembly time and improve efficiency.
- Use Creo CAD software for tooling design, ensuring compliance with company standards.
- Present new tooling concepts to stakeholders and oversee their production.
- Source and manage external equipment suppliers, ensuring timely and efficient delivery.
- Inspect new tooling to ensure conformance with specifications and drawings.
- Validate new tooling across various mechanical models for operational effectiveness.
- Provide operator training on the use of new tooling and build processes.
- Support manufacturing with tooling maintenance, troubleshooting defects, and working on design improvements.
- Conduct DFMEA, root cause analysis, and corrective actions for tooling-related issues.
Education, Knowledge, and Experience:
- Engineering degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or Production Engineering (or equivalent)
- Proficiency in Creo CAD package advantageous, or similar CAD Design/Modelling software
- Experience in a technical and/or manufacturing environment
- Strong organisational, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills
- Ability to make engineering judgments under pressure
- Competency in Microsoft Excel and Word
How to apply:
To apply for this excellent opportunity, please send your CV or contact Rob Hutchings at (phone number removed).