Tooling Engineer

Company: Owen Daniels
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Location: Swadlincote
Job Description:

Tooling Engineer

Join a global aerospace manufacturer as a Tooling Engineer, supporting the repair, maintenance and continuous improvement of specialist compression mould tooling.

Location: Near Swadlincote / Church Gresley

Salary: £40,000 – £45,000

Start Date: ASAP

Working Hours: Days Only | Flexi Time | Early Finish Friday

About the Role

  • Repair and maintain tooling using CNC and conventional machinery
  • Manage internal and external tooling repairs
  • Support tooling improvements and root cause investigations
  • Assist with CAD design and tooling modifications (around 20% of the role)
  • Work closely with production and quality teams

What We’re Looking For

  • 3+ years’ tooling or conventional machining experience
  • CNC and manual machining experience
  • Tooling, mould tool, jig or fixture experience
  • Ability to read engineering drawings
  • CAD (CATIA), MIG/TIG welding or injection/compression mould tooling experience is advantageous

What’s in It for You

  • £40,000–£45,000 salary
  • Flexi-time with an early finish every Friday
  • Permanent days role – no shifts or weekends
  • Excellent long-term progression opportunities

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Posted: July 1st, 2026