Toolroom Engineer

Toolroom Engineer

Location: Whitstable
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Working Pattern: Monday to Thursday, 8:00am – 4:30pm and Friday, 8:00am – 1:30pm
Work Location: On-site

About the Role

Our Client is seeking an experienced Toolroom Engineer to join their Toolroom team in Whitstable. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled engineering professional to play a key role in the production, maintenance, repair, and improvement of tooling used across manufacturing operations.

Working within a highly technical environment, you will support the development of new tooling solutions, manufacture precision components, and contribute to process improvements that enhance efficiency and product quality.

Key Responsibilities

• Manufacture new tooling and refurbish existing tooling to support production requirements.
• Develop innovative tooling solutions for both moulding and assembly operations.
• Machine tooling and prototype components to exacting tolerances.
• Produce small-batch and development components for testing and new product introduction activities.
• Work closely with Design, Manufacturing, and Process Engineers to support tooling design and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain high standards of quality, accuracy, and health and safety compliance.
• Support the wider engineering team with tooling and process-related projects.

About You

Essential Requirements

• Completed a recognised Toolroom Apprenticeship.
• City & Guilds qualification (or equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum 5 years' experience as a Toolroom Engineer, Toolmaker, or Toolroom Technician.
• Strong knowledge of mould tool manufacture and assembly tooling.
• Ability to work from technical drawings, CAD models, verbal instructions, or damaged components.
• Experience machining to precise tolerances using milling, turning, grinding, and related techniques.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage workloads and deadlines.

Desirable Skills

• CAD/CAM experience.
• CNC milling and turning experience.
• EDM, wire erosion, hole erosion, or spark erosion experience.
• Experience in prototyping, model shop work, or small-batch production.
• Project leadership experience.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established engineering business that values technical excellence, innovation, and continuous development.

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