Senior Tooling Design Engineer

Senior Tooling Design Engineer

Location:

Derby  - Full time site based role (SC Clearance required or eligible)
Salary:
Competitive + Benefits
Sector:
Advanced Engineering / Manufacturing / Defence

We’re working with a highly respected engineering and manufacturing organisation that is investing heavily in new product development and advanced technology. They are looking for a Senior Tooling Design Engineer to own design activities and deliver robust engineering solutions that meet customer and regulatory requirements.

You will:

Design tooling, jigs, fixtures, and mechanical components to customer requirements
Produce outline and detailed design concepts
Identify and resolve engineering challenges with effective technical solutions
Evaluate product performance, reliability, and safety
Modify and refine designs to meet project and customer requirements
Estimate project scope, budgets, and timelines
Manage engineering risk and opportunity throughout the project lifecycle
Prepare technical reports, calculations, and design documentation
Support continuous improvement and development of new engineering methods
Collaborate with internal teams and support junior engineers
What We’re Looking For

Experience in a Senior Design Engineer or Mechanical Design Engineer role
Strong background in valves, pressure vessels, structural design, tooling, or lifting equipment (or similar heavy engineering environments)
Proven experience delivering mechanical engineering projects
Good understanding of design codes, standards, and safety legislation
Ability to manage full design project life cycles (requirements, concept, detailed design)
Strong knowledge of engineering materials

Experience with 3D CAD (Siemens NX or similar)
Experience using PLM systems (Team centre or similar)
Familiarity with engineering analysis tools (MathCAD, ANSYS, ABAQUS or similar)
Engineering degree (BEng or equivalent)
SC Clearance or eligibility to obtain it
Experience supporting or mentoring team members
Personal Attributes

Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
Leadership capability and team-focused mindset
Commitment to delivering quality work on time and within budget
Professional integrity and accountability
Broad technical awareness beyond core discipline
Self-motivated with the ability to work independently
Why Apply?

Work on complex and technically challenging engineering projects
Join a stable and growing engineering organisation
Strong exposure to safety-critical and high-spec mechanical design
Supportive engineering culture with career development opportunities
Competitive salary and long-term progression
Opportunity to work across the full engineering lifecycle
Interested?

Apply today or contact us for a confidential discussion to learn more about the client, projects, and career progression available