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Tooling Design Engineer

Certain AdvantageBolton, Greater Manchester🇬🇧United KingdomPosted 5 Sept 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

This role offers a fantastic opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge aerospace projects within a world-class defense organization, with a competitive hourly rate and the flexibility of a hybrid work model. You'll thrive here if you possess strong 3D modeling and engineering drawing skills, enjoy collaborating with stakeholders, and are eager to deliver innovative tooling solutions. Apply now to join a dynamic team and advance your career in a high-demand sector!

Quick Overview

Salary
£50/hr
Seniority
Mid Senior
Employment type
Temporary/Casual
Work mode
On Site
Location
Bolton, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom
Posted
6 days ago

Job Description

World Class Defence Organisation based in is currently looking to recruit 2x Tooling Design Engineer subcontractors.

Rate:£50.00 per hour
Overtime Rate: Hours worked over the standard 37 hours per week, will be paid at time and a quarter
Location: Bolton
Hybrid / Remote working: 2 days per week onsite the rest working from home. A 4 day week (Monday to Thursday) is OK.
Duration: 6 Months with very likely extension. Contracts are often ongoing and long-term thereafter.
IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella)
Interview process: One stage video interview

Tooling Design Engineer Job Description:

The Tool Design Team is at the heart of a rapidly evolving and high demand sector, delivering smart, adaptable tooling solutions across a wide range of aerospace projects.

Responsibilities:
  • 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.

Skillset/experience required:
  • 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 stakeholders

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