WE ARE IDEALLY SEEKING SOMEONE BASED NEAR OUR OFFICE IN WICKFORD (ESSEX), WE WILL ALSO CONSIDER UK BASED REMOTE WORKERS WHO ARE WILLING TO TRAVEL TO THE OFFICE OCCASIONALLY.

Are you looking for a new Industrial Tooling Design Engineering role where you can lead projects and a small team of engineers in developing tooling for prestigious automotive manufacturing customers?
As a Lead Mechanical Tooling Design Engineer here at Leidos, you will design and develop industrial tooling, jigs and fixtures used in car manufacturing and automation projects, ensuring that they meet quality, efficiency, and safety standards.
You’re experienced in Solidworks, and basic FEA (structural and functional analysis) with some experience designing bespoke industrial tooling ideally for the automotive sector such as Body-to-chassis marriage systems, BIW assembly fixtures, clamps, jigs Robot Gripper design.
This role could suit a senior level design engineer looking to take on more responsibility for leading a small team and project work.
You might have experience in designing industrial tooling from similar industries including Automotive, Aerospace, Defence, Automation or medical devices.

Tooling Design: Collaborate and innovate to create detailed tooling designs, including fixtures, jigs, clamps, and other specialised equipment required for manufacturing processes.
Lead: Lead a small team of engineers throughout the design process.
CAD Modelling: Utilize computer-aided design (CAD) software to create 2D and 3D models of tooling and mechanical components. Ensure that designs are accurate and conform to specifications.
Analysis and Testing: Perform structural and functional analysis to assess the integrity and performance of the tooling designs. Conduct tests and simulations to identify potential issues and make necessary adjustments.
Material Selection: Assist in selecting appropriate materials for tooling components, considering factors such as strength, durability, and cost-effectiveness.
Cost Estimation: Participate in cost estimation for tooling projects, helping to keep projects within budget constraints.
Continuous Improvement: Contribute to the continuous improvement of mechanical designs, seeking opportunities to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and improve product quality.