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Tooling Design Engineer

Job in Ampthill, Central Bedfordshire, Bedfordshire, LU6 2FU, England, UK
Listing for: ARM
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-02-18
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Manufacturing Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Engineering Design & Technologists, Aerospace / Aviation / Avionics
  • Manufacturing / Production
    Manufacturing Engineer, Engineering Design & Technologists, Aerospace / Aviation / Avionics
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 40 - 50 GBP Hourly GBP 40.00 50.00 HOUR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Location: Ampthill

Tooling Design Engineer

6 month contract

Based in Ampthill

Offering up to £50ph Inside IR35

Do you have experience with CREO?

Do you have experience working to BS8888 standard?

Do you want to work with an industry-leading company?

If your answer to these is yes, then this could be the role for you!

As the Tooling Design Engineer, you will be working alongside a market-leading Defence and Aerospace company who are constantly growing and developing. They are always looking to bring on new talents such as yourself and further develop your skills to enable you to grow within the company and industry.

You will be involved in:

Develop manufacturing tooling within; CNC Machining or Composite layup
Designing any new tooling & fixturing requirements
Experienced in the creation of Technical Requirement Specifications
Creation of detailed process instructions
Creation of Manufacturing BOM's / routings to aid ease of manufacture
Active involvement in the Level 1 & 2 MDWT (Mission Directed Work Team) meetings
Assist with the Technical requirements of the relevant section of the Capital plan from definition to acceptance
Supporting full rate production of a range of products
Close liaison of activities with Industrial Engineering, Production Engineering, and other functions

Your skillset may include:

A background in tooling design and experience gained from within a manufacturing environment
Broad manufacturing knowledge; industry experience with CNC machining, composites, fabrication, mechanical assembly, additive manufacturing
Ability to design new tooling, developing from initial concepts through to production release
Experience using CAD software (CREO) to generate 3D models and technical drawings
Experience using PDM software (Windchill) to manage document release and change
Ability to produce detailed drawings to BS8888
An understanding of GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerances)
Awareness of DFM/A and PFMEA principles and practical application
Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma Methodology, Quality toolset experience
Experience preparing manufacturing BOM's and routings, and manufacturing process instructions

If this all sounds like something you will be interested in then simply apply and we can discuss the opportunity further!

Tooling Design Engineer

6 month contract

Based in Ampthill

Offering up to £50ph Inside IR35

Disclaimer:

This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today.

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