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 consideredThis 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 partsPrepare accurate and competitive quotations for tooling, design, 3D printing, and unit costsAdvise customers on design for manufacture to ensure efficient, high-quality productionDesign plastic components suitable for injection mouldingLiaise with UK and overseas toolmakers and material suppliersSupport and mentor the in-house Toolroom teamWork closely with Quality on tooling and design improvementsVisit customers and develop strong working relationshipsTo be successful in the role of Design & Tooling Manager, you will have:Proven experience in plastic injection mould tool designStrong hands-on toolmaking backgroundProficient in SolidWorksExcellent communication and customer-facing skillsCommercially aware with strong project and cost management abilityIf you're a driven Tool Designer looking to take ownership of projects and play a key role in a growing business, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now!ASC Connections Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. We are committed to equal opportunity and diversity. JBRP1_UKTJ
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Location:
Oxford District
Job Type:
FullTime

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