Senior Tooling Design Engineer

Senior Tooling Design Engineer

Location: Derby  - Full time site based role (SC Clearance required or eligible) Salary: Competitive + Benefits Sector: Advanced Engineering / Manufacturing / Defence

We’re working with a highly respected engineering and manufacturing organisation that is investing heavily in new product development and advanced technology. They are looking for a Senior Tooling Design Engineer to own design activities and deliver robust engineering solutions that meet customer and regulatory requirements.

You will:

Design tooling, jigs, fixtures, and mechanical components to customer requirements Produce outline and detailed design concepts Identify and resolve engineering challenges with effective technical solutions Evaluate product performance, reliability, and safety Modify and refine designs to meet project and customer requirements Estimate project scope, budgets, and timelines Manage engineering risk and opportunity throughout the project lifecycle Prepare technical reports, calculations, and design documentation Support continuous improvement and development of new engineering methods Collaborate with internal teams and support junior engineers What We’re Looking For

Experience in a Senior Design Engineer or Mechanical Design Engineer role Strong background in valves, pressure vessels, structural design, tooling, or lifting equipment (or similar heavy engineering environments) Proven experience delivering mechanical engineering projects Good understanding of design codes, standards, and safety legislation Ability to manage full design project lifecycles (requirements, concept, detailed design) Strong knowledge of engineering materials Experience with 3D CAD (Siemens NX or similar) Experience using PLM systems (Teamcentre or similar) Familiarity with engineering analysis tools (MathCAD, ANSYS, ABAQUS or similar) Engineering degree (BEng or equivalent) SC Clearance or eligibility to obtain it Experience supporting or mentoring team members Personal Attributes

Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills Leadership capability and team-focused mindset Commitment to delivering quality work on time and within budget Professional integrity and accountability Broad technical awareness beyond core discipline Self-motivated with the ability to work independently Why Apply?

Work on complex and technically challenging engineering projects Join a stable and growing engineering organisation Strong exposure to safety-critical and high-spec mechanical design Supportive engineering culture with career development opportunities Competitive salary and long-term progression Opportunity to work across the full engineering lifecycle Interested?

Apply today or contact us for a confidential discussion to learn more about the client, projects, and career progression available