Senior Tooling Engineer

Job Title: Senior Tooling Engineer

Job Type: Permanent

Industry: Manufacturing / Engineering

Job Location: Bristol

Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 per annum + Bonus + Benefits

Profile - Senior Tooling Engineer

An exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior Tooling Engineer to join a market-leading manufacturer of precision-engineered products used globally across multiple industries. This is a hands-on, technically challenging role, ideal for a proactive engineer who enjoys developing innovative tooling solutions to improve performance, efficiency, and product quality.

Job Role - Senior Tooling Engineer

Reporting to the Engineering Manager, the Senior Tooling Engineer will take ownership of tooling design and development activities, from concept through to full production implementation. The role involves leading tooling projects, coordinating design work, and collaborating closely with R&D, production, and quality teams to deliver robust, cost-effective tooling solutions.

Duties - Senior Tooling Engineer

- Design and develop new tooling, jigs, and fixtures for moulding and assembly processes.

- Lead improvements and modifications to existing production tooling.

- Validate designs through simulation, prototyping, and trials.

- Support the commissioning, maintenance, and optimisation of tooling on-site.

- Manage relationships with external toolmakers and suppliers.

- Drive continuous improvement and cost-reduction initiatives.

- Maintain project timelines and documentation in line with company standards.

Experience/Qualifications - Senior Tooling Engineer

- Degree or recognised Apprenticeship in Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering.

- Minimum 7 years' experience in injection mould tooling or similar.

- Strong 3D CAD skills (SolidWorks preferred) and experience producing technical drawings.

- Knowledge of mould flow analysis, manufacturing processes, and materials.

- Proven project management and problem-solving skills.

- Experience working with UK and overseas toolmakers.

- Understanding of Lean or Continuous Improvement principles advantageous.

Benefits - Senior Tooling Engineer

- Up to 5% annual bonus.

- Hybrid working (1 day per week from home).

- Flexible hours with early Friday finish.

- 25 days holiday + bank holidays (Christmas shutdown guaranteed).

- Up to 5% employer pension contribution.

- Study support and professional development.

- Free online GP and wellbeing app.

- Regular company social events and onsite parking.

Candidates currently working as a Tooling Engineer, Injection Mould Tool Designer, Manufacturing Engineer, Design Engineer, or Project Engineer may be suitable for this role.

To apply, please send your CV to tobias.patterson@omegaresource.co.uk or call 01453 852 552 for more information.

For details of other opportunities within your field, please visit www.omegaresource.co.uk

Omega Resource Group is an employment agency specialising in opportunities at all levels within the Engineering, Manufacturing, Aerospace, Automotive, Electronics, Defence, Scientific, Energy & Renewables, and Tech sectors.

Omega is an employment agency specialising in opportunities at all levels within the Engineering, Manufacturing, Aerospace, Automotive, Electronics, Defence, Scientific, Energy & Renewables and Tech sectors.