Tooling Design Engineer in Bolton

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Tooling Design Engineer

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  • Bolton
  • £50/hour Overtime Rate
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Date posted: 15/09/2026 01:17:11 PM

Description

World Class Defence Organisation based in is currently looking to recruit 2x Tooling Design Engineer subcontractors.   Rate: £50.00 per hour Overtime Rate: Hours worked over the standard 37 hours per week, will be paid at ‘time and a quarter’ Location: Bolton Hybrid / Remote working: 2 days per week onsite – the rest working from home.  A 4 day week (Monday to Thursday) is OK.   Duration: 6 Months with very likely extension. Contracts are often ongoing and long-term thereafter.  IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella) Interview process: One stage video interview   Tooling Design Engineer Job Description:   The Tool Design Team is at the heart of a rapidly evolving and high demand sector, delivering smart, adaptable tooling solutions across a wide range of aerospace projects. Responsibilities: Deliver practical and innovative tool design solutions Collaborate with stakeholders to align technical solutions with business goals Re-engineer existing solutions updating models, configuration and associated documentation. Manage your own project timelines and priorities ensuring deadlines and quality standards are met.  Skillset/experience required: Ideally HNC/HND qualified with significant experience in Tool Design and Definition Must have a significant amount of 3D modelling experience and be able to assess 3D models for their quality. Experience in 3D annotations would be a distinct advantage (preferably CREO) Ability to translate design intent from 3D models into high quality 2D/3D definitions (preferably CREO) Strong background in the production of engineering drawings with high attention to detail Knowledge of BS8888 Technical product documentation and specification, ISO 1101 Geometrical product specifications, ISO 5459 Datum and datum systems and similar standards and GD & T Great communication skills with the drive and initiative to influence a network of stakeholders

Job Details

Location Bolton
Job Type Contract
Language English
Salary £50/hour Overtime Rate
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