Tooling Engineer

Tooling Engineer - Berkshire

To support the production of Tooling Designs by providing a 'Cradle to grave' design service with the Manufacturing Design Authority, Manufacturing Engineers, Operational Facilities, production agencies and/or programmes across the company, in the provision of tooling and equipment that meets the needs of manufacturing processes within delegated areas of responsibility

Key accountabilities

To support the Engineering Manager and Technical Authorities to ensure that the design, procurement, prove-out and operation of tooling and equipment is safe, cost effective, maintainable, controlled and configured in accordance with company standards, the Manufacturing Authority procedures and current legislation

Responsibilities

To provide a level of leadership and support to the Engineering Manager and Technical Authority
Ensuring that all technical aspects of new and current tooling and equipment within designated area of responsibility are available and underwritten, including but not limited to:

Establishing customer and process requirements, including the production of supporting documentation such as the Statement of Technical Requirement and Engineering Specification
Production of technical product specifications in support of the design (drawings, specifications, maintenance instructions etc)
Modification of existing tooling and equipment as required in accordance with Manufacturing Procedures including the preparation and maintenance of configuration acceptance Notes
Produce and maintain design history files
Procurement (or assist in the procurement) of tooling and equipment
Assist in the prove out of the tool or equipment in conjunction with the Technical Authority and Manufacturing Authority
Supporting the Manufacturing Engineer and the Senior Tooling Engineer in the commissioning of the tool or equipment
To ensure understanding and application of all responsibilities with regard to the Company's Environment, Health, Safety, Security and Quality Standards
To safeguard Company information and assets from unauthorised access or disclosure, reporting security breaches and applying security at all times

Qualifications

HNC or equivalent in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering, with a formal Engineering Apprenticeship or recognised formal training in engineering

Knowledge

Working knowledge of Computer Aided Design techniques, preferably 3D
Knowledge of manufacturing techniques and processes
Knowledge of Product Definition (Drawing) Standards
UKHealth and Safety Legislation
Quality standards and procedures
Configuration management
Experience
Practical experience of machine tools, production activities and processes
Some experience of the production of technical product specifications (drawings, etc.) is desirable

Skills

Good interpersonal skills and an ability to interact at all levels
Computer literate
Application of product design standards
Competent in the writing of technical reports and presenting of technical information

Behaviours

A determination to succeed and a high degree of flexibility are essential
To work effectively with others towards common objectives
To be clear and unambiguous in Technical Communication
Demonstrable and sound safety culture

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