Mechanical Design Engineer (CAD Tooling)

Location: London

Job Type: Contract

Rate: 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 responsible for defining and designing new tooling to support the industrialisation and introduction of high-reliability submerged products into production. This role involves designing tooling and equipment to simplify the assembly of Optical/Electrical products while ensuring high standards of quality and reliability.

Responsibilities

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 assembly and testing processes.
• Propose innovative tooling solutions to reduce assembly time and improve efficiency.
• Utilize Creo CAD software for tooling design, ensuring compliance with company standards.
• Present tooling concepts to stakeholders and oversee their production.
• Source and manage external equipment suppliers for timely delivery.
• Inspect new tooling for conformance with specifications and drawings.
• Validate tooling across mechanical models for operational effectiveness.
• Train operators on the use of new tooling and build processes.
• Support manufacturing with tooling maintenance, troubleshooting, and design improvements.
• Conduct DFMEA, root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions for tooling issues.

Requirements

Education, Knowledge, and Experience:

• Engineering degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or Production Engineering (or equivalent)
• Proficiency in Creo CAD or similar software
• Experience in technical and manufacturing environments
• Strong organisational, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to make engineering judgments under pressure
• Competency in Microsoft Excel and Word

If interested, please apply or contact rhutchings@insignistalent.com. For more opportunities, see all Rob's jobs.

Rob Hutchings

Contact: UK +44 (0)2392 314679

Bio: With a background in Finance and Education, I transitioned into recruitment 10 years ago, specializing in Electrical & Mechanical Design, Quality, and Process Engineering roles for clients developing optoelectronic and mission-critical systems. Outside work, I coach an U13 Girls' Football Team, enjoy family time, cooking, traveling, and new experiences.