Tooling Engineer

The Opportunity:

An exciting opportunity within global Aerospace manufacturer who are currently expanding due to further investment, for an experienced and pro-active Tooling Engineer to develop, implement and maintain best practice through all product engineering activities within their CNC Tooling environment. This role is tooling orientated,  with it but it is also quite dimensional based. So it is ensuring the products meet the customer geometry to within the dimensional tolerance they set. 

The Role:

To technically support production of high-quality castings to customers' requirements by managing programmes and executing engineering project assignments.
You will be using CAE tools for CNC machining, CAD, and 3D modelling.
Effective management of individual part programs whilst applying Six Sigma/DMAIC methodologies to troubleshoot manufacturing issues and drive process improvement.
Delivery of high-quality products which consistently meet customer specifications, minimizing rework and scrap.
Continuous improvement of dimensional processes and implementation of effective process controls. 
Preferred Skills:

Tooling design and/or CAD experience.
Injection moulding and/or ceramics processing experience
A minimum of 4 years of applicable engineering experience and knowledge of multidiscipline engineering principles.
Degree/HNC or equivalent in Engineering discipline.
Working knowledge of Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing and ABS.
Proficient in computer applications (MS Office, MS Project, MRP systems).
Good understanding of geometrical calculations.
Ability to effectively utilise quality tools in practical applications.Working Hours: 
8am-4pm or 8.30am-4.30pm Monday to Friday

Associated Benefits:
Competitive salary, day working (Mon-Fri) and a range of benefits including excellent pension scheme and 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays. Progression is encouraged, as is professional development.

Meridian Business Support is a recruitment specialist acting on behalf of our client as an Employment Agency for this vacancy