Design Engineer

• Up to £55,000 per annum + excellent benefits package
• 4-day work week (Mon-Thurs)
• Exciting role designing bespoke tooling for cutting-edge defence projects
• CAD-focused engineering role
• SC clearance required

ABOUT THE CLIENT:

Join a forward-thinking UK-based engineering business at the forefront of advanced defence technology. With rapid growth across domestic and international markets, they offer a collaborative environment and the chance to work on innovative, mission-critical programmes. Due to continued success, they're now looking for a skilled Tooling Design Engineer to support next-gen manufacturing projects.

THE BENEFITS:

• Genuine desire to create a positive work/life balance offering a 4-day work week (Monday to Thursday) and flexible working arrangements
• Competitive salary and pension - up to £55,000
• Diverse and inclusive working culture
• Career development within high-tech engineering environments
• Access to cutting-edge facilities and tooling technologies

THE TOOLING DESIGN ENGINEER ROLE:

As a Tooling Design Engineer, you'll be responsible for creating bespoke tooling solutions-jigs, fixtures, test rigs, and more-to support the manufacturing of specialist defence systems. You'll work across the full product lifecycle, from prototype to full-rate production, applying your CAD expertise and design-for-manufacture knowledge. You'll collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including production and industrial engineering to ensure cost-effective and high-quality tooling delivery.

TOOLING DESIGN ENGINEER ESSENTIAL SKILLS:

• Proven experience in tooling design within a manufacturing environment
• Strong CAD design skills using CREO; PDM experience with Windchill
• Experience in CNC machining, composites, additive manufacturing, or similar
• Ability to produce detailed technical drawings
• Understanding of DFM/A and PFMEA principles
• Confident generating BOMs, routings, and process documentation
• SC Clearance Required
• Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset with a team-first attitude

TO BE CONSIDERED:

Please either apply through this advert or email me directly at . For further information, call me on . By applying for this role, you give express consent for us to process and submit your application to our client in conjunction with this vacancy only.

KEY SKILLS:

Tooling Design, CAD, CREO, Windchill, CNC Machining, Composite Manufacturing, Manufacturing Engineering, SC Clearance, SC cleared, Security Cleared, 3D CAD, NSD