Senior Mechanical Engineer

Tooling Designer

Derby

Full Time

The Opportunity

Our client is undergoing a period of significant growth. As a result of an increased workload across our key accounts, they are expanding their Derby site and looking for a Senior Tooling Designer to join our world‑class engineering team.

Your Responsibilities

• Lead the design of tooling, jigs, and fixtures from initial outline and concept through to detailed design and final handover.
• Identify and formulate solutions for emerging technical challenges, ensuring the final product meets all performance, reliability, and safety metrics.
• Define budgets and work programmes for the complete design lifecycle, including requirements capture and scope estimation.
• Manage Risk and Opportunity registers and prepare comprehensive product reports and technical documentation.
• Support and mentor junior team members, fostering a culture of integrity and high‑quality output.
• Engage in lifelong learning to develop new theories or methods that keep Assystem at the cutting edge of the industry.

Your Profile

We are looking for a self‑motivated engineer with a high degree of independence and a deep understanding of mechanical engineering principles.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in mechanical design, with specific emphasis on Valves, Pressure Vessels, Structural components, Tooling, or Lifting Equipment.
• Familiarity with 3D CAD systems (ideally Siemens NX) and PLM systems (Teamcentre).
• Knowledge of analysis tools such as MathCAD, ANSYS, or ABAQUS.
• A solid understanding of relevant design codes, materials science, and safety legislation.

Education

• BEng or a similar professional qualification in an engineering‑related field.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to lead by example, instilling integrity in others.

Security & Export Control

Due to the nature of our work in the Energy and Infrastructure sectors, this role is subject to security and export control restrictions.

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