Typical Duties

Design & Engineering Responsibilities

• Create detailed 3D tool and component designs using SolidWorks.
• Develop complete 2D manufacturing drawings, tolerances, GD&T, BOMs, and assembly documentation.
• Design compression mould tooling components such as cavity blocks, cores, inserts, plates, guide systems, and ejector arrangements.
• Perform design and operation feasibility checks as part of a cross-functional team including parting line evaluation, shrinkage considerations, and manufacturability assessments.
• Review specifications, models, and technical requirements to ensure design compliance.
• Conduct design reviews with engineering, tooling, and industrialisation teams.
• Optimise tool designs for performance, durability, and ease of machining/maintenance.

CAM Programming & CNC Responsibilities

• Generate CNC toolpaths using SolidCAM software.
• Select effective machining strategies for roughing, semi-finishing, and finishing of mould surfaces.
• Validate toolpaths using simulation and collision detection tools.
• Choose appropriate tooling, cutting parameters, and work-holding to maximise efficiency and surface quality.
• Support CNC machinists during setup, prove-out, first-article runs, and troubleshooting.
• Continuously optimise toolpaths for cycle-time reduction and improved tool life.

ERP & PDM Responsibilities

• Create and manage part numbers, BOMs, and routing information within the ERP system.
• Ensure all tool designs, revisions, and related documents are stored and controlled via the PDM system.
• Maintain traceability of tooling revisions and approvals.
• Generate job cards, production orders, and material requisitions via ERP workflows.
• Ensure alignment between design documentation and manufacturing data across systems.

Manufacturing & Production Support

• Provide technical support to machinists, toolmakers, and engineering.
• Review and update designs based on feedback from mould trials, tool testing, or production issues.
• Participate in root-cause analysis for tooling failures or dimensional issues.
• Assist in tool assembly, validation, and functional testing when needed.
• Collaborate with quality teams for CMM reports, inspection routines, and dimensional sign-off.

Continuous Improvement & General Duties

• Develop and implement best practices in tooling design and CNC programming.
• Evaluate new CAM strategies, cutting tools, coatings, and machining technologies.
• Maintain machine shop standards for safety, documentation, and workflow efficiency.
• Support cost-reduction initiatives through improved design and manufacturing methods.
• Train team members on CAD/CAM workflows, design standards, or new technologies.

Person Specification

Drive for Results

• Is a motivated and driven individual who delivers results in their particular area of responsibility. Will overcome obstacles and deal with issues to ensure performance targets are hit.

Decision Quality

• Makes good quality decisions that bring about a positive response on their particular area and are in-line with IDEX values. Decisions are usually correct especially when working more remotely on their particular shift pattern.

Communication

• Is able to use strong communication techniques to build rapport and trust with their team and can show empathy when needed.
• Is able to write clearly and succinctly in a variety of communication settings and styles.
• Adapts communication style appropriately for different situations.

Developing Self / Team

• Is personally committed to improve self. Works on compensating for own weaknesses and links this to their team. Seeks feedback and acts upon it putting in place plans where required for development.

Adaptability/ Managing Change

• Works to try and understand and change, differing opinions and perceptions. Gains trust and buy in to make improvements. Helps create a team culture which supports new ways of doing things.

Interpersonal Skills

• Is approachable and works on resolving conflict, uses active listening skills to put team members at ease and keeps their own emotions under control.

Cost Consciousness

• Is aware of costs both people and materials and works hard to make improvements to control costs.

Ethics

• Treats people with respect and works to promote IDEX values

Initiative

• Demonstrates initiative when faced with issues and constantly looks and tries to make improvements.

At PPE, we are open to new ways of working in order to attract talented people to our business. We understand that everyone has different needs and commitments. Although we can't guarantee to meet all requests for flexibility when we are recruiting, we are very open to discuss any flexible requirement or need that you may have for this role.

Job Family: Engineering

Business Unit: PPE