Tooling Engineer - IAC

Main Function / Purpose of Job

Working closely with the Engineering Team (together with OEM and supply base as necessary) to ensure that, from inception, emerging component concepts and designs are inherently tooling / equipment / process feasible and robust, fully accommodating the principle of Design for Manufacture, both in terms of function and life cycle.

To recognise, and work towards, a cost-optimised component / tooling design solution, delivering acceptable and repeatable part quality.

Preferred Skills And Experience

• Degree in the discipline of mechanical engineering, machine or electrical engineering.

• Extensive experience in a toolmaking / process / secondary equipment manufacturing environment, covering manufacturing processes routinely utilised in IAC programmes - conventional injection moulding, twin-shot, back injection, IMD, slush – PU / TPO skin etc.

• Extensive exposure to Automotive Industry methods and approach.

• Fluent English language skills required

• A clear ability to implement timely DFM inputs.

• Flexibility regarding frequent business travel.

• Evidence of managing the detail of time critical programme tooling elements.

• Ability to negotiate - on equal terms - with supplier representatives, regarding both technical and commercial issues.

• Well-developed time management and interpersonal skills.