Tooling Engineer

SII Group; England; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering and technology firm in the United Kingdom is seeking a Tooling Support Engineer responsible for the development and maintenance of manufacturing tooling. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in tooling design and mechanical engineering, along with proficiency in CAD software. This role offers a competitive salary and benefits including private medical insurance and 25 days holiday.

Benefits

Competitive Basic Salary

6% Employers Contribution

Private Medical Insurance

25 days holiday

Cycle to Work Scheme

Qualifications

• Proven experience in tooling design, manufacturing support, or mechanical engineering within an assembly or production environment.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and production methods.
• Experience working with suppliers and managing technical documentation.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop manufacturing assembly tooling and fixtures.
• Serve as the main contact for tooling-related issues and support production teams.
• Provide engineering support during trials and testing of tooling.

Skills

Tooling design experience

Manufacturing support

Mechanical engineering

Proficient in CAD software

Excellent communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Tools

CATIA

NX

SolidWorks

Job description

SII Group delivers Digital Services, IT, Engineering, and Consulting to diverse industries, enabling digital transformation through our commitment to Growth, People, and CSR.

With over 16,000 professionals across 21 countries, we’re recognised as a “Great Place to Work” for fostering a high-trust culture. Our core values of Trust, Commitment, Accountability, Passion, Creativity, and Transparency drive our work package delivery, ensuring we meet and exceed client expectations as a committed partner.

Since 2016, SII UK has supported top Aerospace & Defence, Aviation, Transportation, and Finance clients, empowering digital transformation with industry-leading engineering expertise.

Let’s Tech Together is our promise to encourage innovation and teamwork. We support our engineers with development opportunities and a collaborative, inclusive environment where every voice is valued and empowered.

THE OPPORTUNITY

The Tooling Support Engineer will be responsible for the development, maintenance, and continuous improvement of manufacturing assembly tooling and fixtures. This role acts as the technical liaison between production, design, suppliers, and other stakeholders to ensure tooling solutions meet performance, quality, cost, and delivery objectives.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Tooling Development: Design, develop, and prepare engineering solutions for manufacturing assembly tooling and fixtures.
• Technical Support: Serve as the main point of contact for tooling-related issues, supporting production teams and resolving manufacturing problems or defects with existing tooling.
• Trials and Testing: Provide engineering support during functional and environmental trials of new or modified tooling and fixtures.
• Supplier Liaison: Collaborate with suppliers and purchasing teams to resolve technical queries, ensuring timely delivery and compliance with technical requirements.
• Planning & Reporting: Plan and manage day-to-day activities, reporting progress to meet project milestones and delivery schedules.
• Documentation: Gather data and create detailed tooling specifications and requirement documents to support project and production needs.
• Continuous Improvement: Challenge non-essential requirements to reduce unit production cost (UPC) and simplify tooling design and manufacture.

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

• Proven experience in tooling design, manufacturing support, or mechanical engineering within an assembly or production environment.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, materials, and production methods.
• Proficient in CAD software (e.g., CATIA, NX, SolidWorks, or equivalent).
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Experience working with suppliers and managing technical documentation.

BENEFITS

• Competitive Basic Salary
• 6% Employers Contribution + 6% as a salary sacrifice
• Private Medical Insurance, Life Cover and Income Protection
• 25 days holiday
• 5 days full sick pay per year
• Cycle to Work & TechScheme
• Corporate access to the Udemy platform

* If you\'re applying for a role requiring security clearance, please be aware that foreign or dual nationality is not an automatic bar, however certain posts may have restrictions which could affect those who do not have sole British nationality or who have personal connections with certain countries outside the UK.