The Whittan Group
Tooling Engineer
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Milton Keynes
Full time
Permanent
Tooling Engineer
Location: Milton Keynes
The Whittan Group is the largest manufacturer of steel storage products in the United Kingdom. Operating through a number of market-leading brands, we design, manufacture and install storage solutions for commercial and industrial environments in the UK and Europe.
We are looking for an experienced and proactive Tooling Engineer to join our Engineering team in Telford. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled engineering professional to play a key role in maintaining and improving the tooling assets that support our manufacturing operations.
The Role
As a Tooling Engineer, you will be responsible for maintaining and servicing a wide range of production tooling, including press tools, flying shears and die-cutting equipment. You'll work closely with Engineering, Operations, Projects and external suppliers to maximise tooling reliability, improve performance and reduce downtime. This is primarily a day-shift role, although flexibility to support alternative shift patterns may occasionally be required to meet business needs.
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Key Responsibilities
- Manage tooling across the site through a planned preventative maintenance programme.
- Service, maintain and repair press tools, flying shears and die-cutting equipment.
- Respond to tooling breakdowns and carry out maintenance activities when required.
- Order tooling spares and maintain appropriate stock levels.
- Track tooling locations, including equipment sent off-site for repair, to ensure maintenance schedules remain on track.
- Liaise with suppliers and contractors to support tooling maintenance and improvements.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the tooling department to improve performance and tooling life.
- Support improvements in key performance measures including MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures) and tool wear life.
- Maintain excellent communication across Engineering, Operations and Projects teams, escalating issues where appropriate.
- Ensure all activities are carried out in accordance with Health & Safety requirements and company procedures.
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Essential Skills & Experience
- Experience working with tooling, including press tools and flying shears.
- Strong mechanical engineering and hand-fitting skills.
- Experience using workshop machinery including lathes, milling machines and surface grinders.
- Good process and manufacturing experience.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
- Experience liaising with suppliers and external contractors.
- Confident IT user with experience of maintenance systems; CMMS experience would be advantageous.
- Punctual, reliable and flexible approach to work.
- BTEC qualification in an engineering discipline or equivalent.
Desirable
- HNC/HND qualification in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
- Experience working on roll-forming machinery.
- Knowledge of planned maintenance systems and continuous improvement methodologies.
If you're an experienced Tooling Engineer looking to make a real impact within a leading manufacturing organisation, we'd love to hear from you.
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