Job Title: Tooling Design Engineer
Location: East London, UK

Our client is seeking an experienced Tooling Design Engineer to join their industrialisation and manufacturing engineering team based in East London.
This job is a key technical role focused on enabling the successful introduction of high- reliability products into production environments, ensuring robust, safe, and efficient manufacturing processes for both submerged and terrestrial applications.
In this job, you will be responsible for the design, development, validation, and continuous improvement of tooling, test systems, and manufacturing equipment. You will work closely with cross-functional teams including R&D, production, quality, and supply chain to ensure products are fully industrialised in line with quality, cost, delivery, and safety requirements.

Key Responsibilities for the Tooling Design Engineer job:

Design and develop tooling, jigs, fixtures, and manufacturing equipment for production use
Ensure Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Design for Test (DFT) principles are applied
Develop and improve automated test systems and production test benches
Lead tooling and equipment projects from concept through to commissioning and validation
Produce full technical documentation packages including drawings, procedures, and risk assessments
Support production teams with technical troubleshooting, RCA, and process optimisation
Ensure compliance with HSE regulations, PUWER standards, and internal procedures
Support New Product Introduction (NPI) and first-off build activities
Drive continuous improvement using Lean Manufacturing, 5S, and Kaizen methodologies

Skills & Experience for the Tooling Design Engineer job:

Degree in Electronics, Mechanical Engineering, or related discipline (or equivalent experience)

Proven experience in tooling design, manufacturing engineering, or industrialisation roles
Strong understanding of electromechanical systems and production processes
Experience developing automated test systems and test equipment
Knowledge of FMEA, risk assessments, and HSE/PUWER compliance
Experience in commissioning and validating production equipment
Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement practices

This job offers the opportunity to play a critical role in bridging the gap between design and production, directly influencing manufacturing efficiency, product quality, and industrial performance.

If you're looking for your next challenge and want to be part of a highly respected team working on real-world engineering solutions, this is a fantastic role to explore.

APPLY HERE for this Tooling Design Engineer job in East London by sending a copy of your CV to snewcomen@octagongroup.co.uk

For more information you can call Scott Newcomen on 01525 659123.

Tooling Design Engineer.