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Mechanical Design Engineer (CAD Tooling) - London - £42 - £52 per hour Umbrella DOE - Contract (up to 2 Years)

Primary Purpose and Overall Objective of the Job:
We are seeking a CAD Tooling Design Engineer to be responsible for the definition and design of new tooling, supporting the industrialisation and introduction of new high-reliability submerged products into production. This role involves designing and defining new tooling and equipment to simplify the assembly of Optical/Electrical products while ensuring high standards of quality and reliability.

Key Responsibilities:

Collaborate with Supply Chain Engineers and R&D teams to design and industrialise new submerged products.
Define and design tooling and equipment to streamline product assembly and testing processes.
Propose innovative tooling solutions to reduce assembly time and improve efficiency.
Use Creo CAD software for tooling design, ensuring compliance with company standards.
Present new tooling concepts to stakeholders and oversee their production.
Source and manage external equipment suppliers, ensuring timely and efficient delivery.
Inspect new tooling to ensure conformance with specifications and drawings.
Validate new tooling across various mechanical models for operational effectiveness.
Provide operator training on the use of new tooling and build processes.
Support manufacturing with tooling maintenance, troubleshooting defects, and working on design improvements.
Conduct DFMEA, root cause analysis, and corrective actions for tooling-related issues.
Education, Knowledge, and Experience:

Engineering degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or Production Engineering (or equivalent)
Proficiency in Creo CAD package advantageous, or similar CAD Design/Modelling software
Experience in a technical and/or manufacturing environment
Strong organisational, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills
Ability to make engineering judgments under pressure
Competency in Microsoft Excel and Word
How to apply:
To apply for this excellent opportunity, please send your CV or contact Rob Hutchings at (phone number removed)