Tooling Design Engineer

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 7 May 2026
LOCATION
Halesowen
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
CATEGORY
Engineering
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SKILLS

Siemens NX Teamcentre Jig and fixture design Tooling design 5-axis grinding fixtures EDM die sink tooling PLM systems Continuous improvement

FULL DESCRIPTION

Tooling Design Engineer

Location: Halesowen | Type: Permanent | Work Type: On Site | Salary: Market related

Job Details

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Tooling Design Engineer
West Midlands (Halesowen/Lye area)
Full-time | Permanent

Due to continued growth and increased customer demand, we are looking to recruit a Tooling Design Engineer to support a busy and expanding Tooling & Design function.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking engineering business delivering into high-specification industries, with a strong focus on continuous improvement and technical excellence.

The Role

You will be working as part of a small, highly skilled team, responsible for the design and development of tooling solutions used in complex manufacturing processes.

  • Designing jigs, fixtures, and tooling for precision-engineered components
  • Producing detailed 3D models and manufacturing drawings using Siemens NX
  • Ensuring all designs meet Teamcentre compliance standards
  • Supporting continuous improvement initiatives across tooling and production
  • Reviewing and checking design work completed by other team members
  • Collaborating with manufacturing and engineering teams to deliver robust tooling solutions

What We’re Looking For

  • Apprenticeship served with HND (or equivalent) in Engineering/Design
  • Proven experience in tooling or jig & fixture design within aerospace, industrial gas turbine, or similar precision industries
  • Strong working knowledge of Siemens NX
  • Experience designing tooling for complex components and processes
  • Understanding of 5-axis grinding fixtures and/or EDM (die sink) tooling is highly advantageous
  • Familiar with Teamcentre or similar PLM systems

The Opportunity

  • Join a growing, investment-driven engineering environment
  • Work on technically challenging, high-precision projects
  • Be part of a collaborative team with strong engineering capability
  • Opportunity to influence tooling strategy and continuous improvement initiatives

If you’re a Tooling Design Engineer looking for a role where you can apply your expertise to complex engineering challenges while developing your skills further, we’d be keen to hear from you.

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