Toolroom Manager
20 hours ago
Whitstable
Position: Toolroom EngineerLocation: WhitstableEmployment Type: Full-time Are you an experienced Toolroom Engineer looking for a new challenge in a highly technical, fast-paced manufacturing environment? We’re seeking a skilled professional to support the production, repair, and maintenance of tooling while contributing to innovative engineering solutions across our operation. About the Role This role is central to ensuring the smooth operation of in-house tooling needs. You’ll be responsible for producing new and refurbished tooling, machining precision components for NPI and sample builds, and supporting improvements to both tooling and manufacturing processes. Key Responsibilities • Manufacture, repair, and maintain tooling for moulding and assembly operations, • Develop and improve tooling to support efficient manufacturing, • Machine small-batch piece parts to exact tolerances, • Collaborate with design, manufacturing, and process engineering teams Qualifications (Essential) • City & Guilds or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering, • Minimum 5 years’ experience as a Toolroom Engineer, Technician, or Toolmaker, • Experience in mould tool manufacture, • Wire, hole, or spark erosion, • CAD/CAM competency, • Skilled in machining to tight tolerances using milling, turning, grinding, etc., • Strong understanding of tool manufacture, • Ability to work from technical drawings, CAD models, or verbal instructions, • Ability to produce detailed tooling using various machining methods, • Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage deadlines, • Capable of working autonomously and collaboratively, • Project leadership You’ll be part of an experienced engineering team where craftsmanship, precision, and innovation are valued. This role offers the opportunity to grow, contribute ideas, and work with advanced tooling and manufacturing technologies.