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Tool Design Manager

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A well-established and highly respected manufacturer of plastic products is looking to appoint an experienced Design & Tooling Manager due to an upcoming retirement. The company offers a complete end-to-end service, supporting customers from concept and design through to full-scale manufacture.

Reporting to the Managing Director and working closely with the Manufacturing Manager, you will play a key role within the business. Acting as the primary technical contact for new customers, you will transform ideas into manufacturable products - managing projects from initial enquiry through design, tooling, and into production.

Up to £60,000 | Hybrid / WFH / Remote considered

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys ownership, customer interaction, and seeing projects through from idea to finished product within a supportive and forward-thinking environment.

As the Design and Tooling Manager, your duties will include:

Manage projects from concept through to approved production parts
Prepare accurate and competitive quotations for tooling, design, 3D printing, and unit costs
Advise customers on design for manufacture to ensure efficient, high-quality production
Design plastic components suitable for injection moulding
Liaise with UK and overseas toolmakers and material suppliers
Support and mentor the in-house Toolroom team
Work closely with Quality on tooling and design improvements
Visit customers and develop str...
Location:
Wytham
Salary:
£50,000 - £60,000 /annum
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Management & Consultancy