Toolroom Engineer

We are seeking an experienced Toolroom Engineer to join a large international manufacturer of electrical components. This is a hands-on role supporting the business with the production, repair, maintenance, and development of tooling, as well as the manufacture of small-batch precision components for NPI, sampling, and testing. You will play a key role in ensuring tooling meets exacting quality and tolerance requirements while contributing to continuous improvement and innovation across tooling and manufacturing processes. Key Responsibilities * Manufacture new tooling and refurbish existing tooling for moulding and product assembly * Develop innovative tooling solutions to support efficient manufacture * Machine tooling and NPI piece parts to precise tolerances * Produce small quantities of piece parts (typically up to 5-off) for NPI, samples, and testing * Work closely with design, manufacturing, and process engineers to advise on tooling design and process improvements * Ensure compliance with Health & Safety requirements and company policies * Undertake other reasonable duties as required to support the Toolroom and wider business About You Essential Skills & Experience * City & Guilds qualification (or equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering * Completed a time-served apprenticeship in a toolmaking environment * Minimum of 5 years’ experience as a Toolroom Engineer, Toolroom Technician, or Toolmaker * Proven experience in mould tool and assembly tool manufacture * Ability to machine to exacting tolerances using milling, turning, grinding, and related methods * Strong understanding of tool manufacture and precision engineering * CAD/CAM knowledge * Experience with CNC mills and lathes Key words: toolroom Engineer Toolroom Technician Toolmaker tool manufacture mould tool engineer assembly tool engineer tool making engineer toolroom tool room engineer tooling engineer cnc engineer cnc operator cnc programmer cnc cad/cam engineer cad cam operator cad cam technician machinist jig design mechanical engineer time served mechanical engineer