Tool Design Manager

ASC Connections Ltd

Botley, England, United Kingdom

Botley, England, United Kingdom

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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 strong working relationships To be successful in the role of Design & Tooling Manager, you will have: Proven experience in plastic injection mould tool design Strong hands-on toolmaking background Proficient in SolidWorks Excellent communication and customer-facing skills Commercially aware with strong project and cost management ability If 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.
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Botley, England, United Kingdom

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