Tooling Design Engineer

My client, an innovative company at the forefront of electric motor technology, requires a Manufacturing Tooling Design Engineer for a contract role outside IR35.This is an onsite role.The Manufacturing Tooling Design Engineer will develop and maintain my clients manufacturing process. The role will entail designing and introducing jigs, tools and fixtures to the shop floor for both NPI and existing production, improving production efficiency and ensuring that products conform to quality standards.Responsibilities:Developing and implementing tooling and fixture solutions to optimise manufacturing operationsDesign and prototype of tooling and fixtures and apply engineering principles to the development of toolsWorking with Manufacturing Engineers and Designers to understand the product interfaces and best tooling solutionsDeveloping specifications for tooling, fixtures, and manufacturing processesCreating tooling/fixture calibration, replacement and maintenance schedules dependant on usage and wearDeveloping and maintaining tooling maintenance and audits schedulesRequirements:Degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering or equivalent qualifications and experienceProven experience in the design and development of production tooling within the aerospace or automotive sectorsKnowledge of manufacturing processes and their limitationsExperience using CAD softwareExperience of PFMEA and Control Plan development leading to robust process developmentKnowledge of equipment maintenance requirements and schedulingTPBN1_UKTJ