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Job Posted: 14 hours ago
Salary: £ 33,000 - 40,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Mildenhall, Suffolk
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Mildenhall, Suffolk | £33,000-£40,000 | Monday-Friday, 08:00-17:00
A long-standing manufacturer in Mildenhall, Suffolk, is expanding its team to meet growing demand and is on the lookout for a skilled Toolmaker who's ready to transition into a Mechanical Design Engineer role. Whether you're already familiar with CAD or completely new to design work, this company is committed to training and supporting your development every step of the way.
What's the pay & hours?
This is a full-time, permanent position offering a competitive salary of £33,000 to £40,000 per annum, depending on experience. Standard working hours are Monday to Friday, 08:00 - 17:00.
Toolmaker Duties, with a Design Focus:
Take a lead role in the design and development of production tooling and fixtures
Support engineering projects from concept through to completion
Create technical drawings, parts lists, and instructions for production use
Manufacture and test tooling using traditional toolroom/workshop machinery
Develop and run product testing, analyse results, and assess reliability
Maintain detailed documentation and provide updates to senior management
Work within ISO quality and regulatory standards
Attend occasional UK/international travel for project-related work
Participate in relevant training courses to support your transition into designWho are we looking for?
We're interested in two types of candidates:
A Toolmaker with little to no design experience who is eager to step into a Mechanical Design Engineer role (full training provided), or
A Design Engineer who has hands-on experience from a toolmaking backgroundIdeally, you'll have:
Experience with toolroom/workshop-based machinery
Familiarity with 3D CAD software like SolidWorks (training can be provided)
A qualification in Mechanical Engineering, Product Design, or equivalent experience
A proactive, self-motivated attitude and strong teamwork skills
Confidence with written and verbal communication, including MS Office and AdobeWhat are the benefits?
Hands-on training and mentoring from senior engineers
A clear pathway into a Mechanical Design Engineer role
Exposure to both shopfloor and CAD-based design work
Free on-site parking
Career growth opportunities as part of a forward-thinking engineering teamIf you're a Toolmaker ready to move into design, or someone with both practical and design skills, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now or get in touch with Brendan @ Prime Appointments for more details.
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